euphonious

adjective

yü-ˈfō-nē-əs How to pronounce euphonious (audio)
Definition of euphoniousnext
1
as in melodic
having a pleasantly flowing quality suggestive of music an opera singer with an appropriately euphonious name

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2
as in symphonic
having a pleasing mixture of notes the doorbell had a noticeably euphonious chime

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Recent Examples of euphonious Ragtime’s jubilant origins in vaudeville and communal dancing are apparent in its euphonious melodies and playful rhythms. — Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026 The man with the famously euphonious voice narrated a video about blues music while the musicians played classic blues songs backed by the symphony. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025 Combs’ hearty, raspy vocal is nicely paired with Worsham’s relaxed, euphonious singing. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 21 Aug. 2023 The result was the bright, euphonious blend that became the group’s trademark. — Bill Friskics-Warren, New York Times, 29 June 2023 Although seemingly euphonious, such concepts and goals are anything but. — Daniel Buck, National Review, 27 Mar. 2022 Released in January 2021, the record is a poignant commentary on the restrictive beauty standards that society imposes on women, with the 18-year-old’s euphonious vocals magnifying the song’s triumphant message. — Rolling Stone, 20 May 2021 With a euphonious voice, tender lyrics, and smooth instrumentals, Brittanny Fousheé believes her music speaks for itself. — Allison Hazel, Essence, 10 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for euphonious
  1. melodic
  2. symphonic
  3. lyrical
  4. musical
  5. lyric
  6. melodious
  7. tuneful
Adjective
  • Angels is relentless, melodic, and aggressive—Pocket Pet and Achilles are standouts—a darkly feverish run of glitchy and tense soundscapes.
    — Vogue, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Neither part has quite enough melodic interest for me personally.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of melodic
Adjective
  • In his first years, Dudamel explored standard symphonic repertory with immersions into the symphonies and worlds of Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Dvorak and Ives, often in context with new music.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
  • During his freshman year of high school, Butker’s tuba-playing partner, the varsity kicker, approached Butker, originally a soccer player, during symphonic band class about taking on the kicking duties for the football team the next year.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of symphonic
Adjective
  • The man was a rock and roll sound smith and a lyrical sorcerer.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The music on the new record is vivid in its storytelling and unapologetically emotional, lyrical and expressive.
    — Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • Yet the filmmakers infuse it with levity, showing his love and affinity for animals, as well ashis musical talents.
    — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The musical revival, directed by Lincoln Center Theater’s artistic director Lear deBessonet, grossed a whooping $1,963,666 for its final eight performances.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of musical
Adjective
  • Watch a lyric video, assembled from Super 8 footage of Prine on a family vacation in the early 1970s, below.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
  • On July 13, Grande all but confirmed their reconciliation in her lyric change.
    — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of lyric
Adjective
  • But any of its musical sequences, especially those featuring Garland’s sterling and melodious voice, is still guaranteed to give audiences goosebumps for decades to come.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The cows are pampered with melodious poetry describing their beauty and calling them by their names.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 June 2026
Definition of melodious
Adjective
  • This new 20-minute epic was the band’s Crazy Horse moment, their idea of a rock anthem that starts with a tuneful, melancholy song and then proceeds to deconstruct it with loud report.
    — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of tuneful

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“Euphonious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphonious. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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