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eu·pho·ni·ous
 euphonious
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- pronunciation:
- yu
fo
ni
 s
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
characterized by euphony; pleasing to the ear.
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| related words: |
fluent, harmonious, lyric, lyrical, melodious, rich |
| derivations: |
euphoniously (adv.), euphoniousness (n.) |
The word euphonious
contains the following parts:
phon, phono, -phone, -phony
Greek
root
that means sound, voice
  Example words:
- synonyms:
- son
-ous, -ious
Latin
adjective-forming suffix
that means full of, characterized by
More about this word part:
The suffix "-ous
, -ious
" attaches to Latin, Greek, and native English roots
Example words:
adventurous, ambiguous, atrocious, carnivorous, curious, delicious, enormous, ferocious, generous, gracious, inconspicuous, intravenous, joyous, malicious, poisonous, porous, precious, spacious, unanimous, vicious
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