euphonous

Sweet to hear

Euphonous means pleasing to the ear—having a smooth, harmonious sound.

The word describes language, music, or combinations of sounds that flow agreeably: The poet chose euphonous syllables over harsh consonant clusters.

Often used in contrast to cacophonous or discordant.

Also spelled euphonious.

harmonic

consonant

In agreement with

resonantDeeply vibrating with sound
sonorousDeep and full-toned
melodiousAgreeable in sound

dulcet · tuneful · mellifluous · symphonic · harmonious · concordant · tonal · polyphonic · homophonic · chordal

soothing

mellifluous

Sweetly smooth-sounding

dulcetSweetly musical in tone
soft-spokenSpeaking quietly, gently
gentleSoft and kind

mellow · honeyed · velvety · silken · calming · tender · lulling · murmuring · purring · whispering

poetic

alliteration

Matching initial consonants

assonanceVowel sound repetition
consonanceHarmonious sound combination
meterDevice that measures usage

cadence · lyricism · verse · sonnet · rhyme · onomatopoeia · sibilance · scansion · prosody · flowing

natural

birdsong

Avian musical vocalizations

brookSmall flowing watercourse
waterfallDescending river over precipice
rustlingSoft crackling noise

crickets · songbird · nightingale · lark · thrush · cicada · rain · waves · bells · harp

vocal

aria

Operatic solo piece

serenadeOutdoor romantic performance
lullabySoothing song for babies
cantataVocal work with instruments

madrigal · chorale · chant · crooning · warbling · ballad · carol · refrain · chorus · hymn

Opposites

sound quality

euphonouscacophonous

Harsh and jarring

cacophonic · discordant · dissonant · harsh · jarring

Family

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