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EUPHONOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does euphonous mean?
• EUPHONOUS (adjective)
The adjective EUPHONOUS has 1 sense:
1. having a pleasant sound
Familiarity information: EUPHONOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a pleasant sound
Synonyms:
euphonious; euphonous
Context example:
a euphonious trill of silver laughter
Similar:
golden (suggestive of gold)
silvern; silvery (resembling or reminiscent of silver)
Derivation:
euphony (any agreeable (pleasing and harmonious) sounds)
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