euphony | SAT Word of the Day
The sweetest sound.
We can’t talk about euphony without mentioning its antonym, cacophony. (Check out Mike Bergin’s entry on cacophony, too.) They’re both great words to know. Note: eu means beautiful, and is used in a few other words, like euphemism and eulogize.
ℹ️ Part of speech of euphony
euphony is a NOUN (non-count, singular)
🗣️ Pronunciation of euphony
euphony is pronounced /ˈju.fə.ni/ or YOO-fuh-nee.
📚️ Definition of euphony
A pleasing or sweet sound, especially the quality of being pleasing to the ear. Example: the euphony of flowing water.
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of euphony in usage:
While some find harsh metal music jarring, Kwame appreciates the unexpected euphony in its intricate guitar solos.
I adore the euphony of a children’s playground in the middle of the day.
The gentle stream created a natural, calming euphony.
Truly a sweet word.