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euphony

noun/ˈjuːfəni/

C2CEFR level
75/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The quality of being pleasing and harmonious to the ear.

The poet was praised for the euphony of her verse, each line flowing smoothly into the next.

Similar: melodiousness, harmony

Origin: From Greek euphōnia, from eu- 'well' + phōnē 'sound'.

Topic: pleasant sound in General English

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