Euphonic
/juːˈfɒn.ɪk/noun
Having a pleasant, harmonious sound.
Did you know?Its first element is the same Greek root behind euphemism, eulogy, and even euphoria — all built on the idea of “good” or “well.”
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*deywós
“godlike, heavenly”
Ancient Greek
Greek
eu-
“good, well”
Ancient Greek
Greek
phōnḗ
“voice, sound”
Late Greek
Greek
euphōnos
“sweet-voiced, sounding well”
17th Century
French/English
euphonique / euphonic
“pleasant-sounding”