Words / C2

YOOF-uh-nee/ˈjuːfəni/

Euphony is a pleasant, harmonious quality of sound, especially in language: the euphony of a line, strive for euphony. A melody (already in the dictionary) is a tune; harmony (already in the dictionary) is agreement or a musical blend, and cadence (already in the dictionary) is a measured rise and fall. Cacophony (already in the dictionary) is a harsh mix — the opposite flavour. A pretty slogan is not a sample size.

Meaning

A pleasant, harmonious quality of sound, especially in language.

Examples

• “Euphony in the slogan is not a sample-size sentence.”
• “A melody is a tune (already in B2). Harmony is agreement or blend (already in B1). Cadence is a measured rise and fall (already in C2). Cacophony is a harsh noise mix (already in C2) — the contrast. Clear type can be exact. Clear sound that never states the n is branding. Write the number; then the vowels.”

Good to know

Pleasant sound, especially in words. Everyday: melody / harmony (already in this dictionary). Close: cadence (already in C2). Contrast: cacophony (already in C2). Sound ≠ an n.

Near in meaning

harmony, melody, sweetness of sound, consonance

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