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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEuphony
/ˈjuː.fə.ni/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through a harmonious combination of words.
"The euphony of the poem made it a favorite among readers." - 2
A pleasing or harmonious sound, often used in the context of music or speech.
"The euphony of the orchestra filled the concert hall with joy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'euphony' originates from the Greek word 'euphonia', meaning 'good sound', which is derived from 'eu-' meaning 'good' and 'phone' meaning 'voice' or 'sound'. It entered the English language in the late 17th century, reflecting a shift towards appreciating harmonious sounds in literature and music.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Euphony" is said worldwide
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Euphonie
Transliteration: eu-fon-ee
"La euphonie du poème a captivé les lecteurs."
Euphonie
Transliteration: eu-fo-nee
"Die Euphonie des Gedichts machte es zu einem Favoriten."
Eufonia
Transliteration: eu-fo-nee-a
"L'eufonia della poesia ha incantato i lettori."
Eufonía
Transliteration: eu-fo-nee-a
"La eufonía del poema cautivó a los lectores."
Eufonia
Transliteration: eu-fo-nee-a
"A eufonia do poema encantou os leitores."
सुखद ध्वनि
Transliteration: Sukhada Dhvani
"कविता की सुखद ध्वनि पाठकों को मंत्रमुग्ध कर देती है।"
悦耳
Transliteration: yuè ěr
"这首诗的悦耳使读者陶醉。"
유창함
Transliteration: yuchangham
"시의 유창함은 독자들을 매료시켰다."
優美さ
Transliteration: yūbisa
"詩の優美さは読者を魅了しました。"
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