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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 soundplay

  Familiarity information: EUPHONOUS used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


EUPHONOUS (adjective)


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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