[yoo-foh-nee-uhs]
Phonetic (Standard) IPA (Bitter Celtic beer)
euphonious describes sound that flows smoothly and delights the ear. Notably used by conmen and soothsayers alike, it sounds like music, sometimes voices, names may even be called and phrases that sound especially graceful or well-balanced. Later you would find that you are light of coin in pocket and said persons savoring a lovely word was nothing but pillow talk, euphonious and egregious as it sounds but sadly true.
Origin of euphonious First recorded in 1765–75; eu-phony + –ous, circa 1950; eu – you, phony – not real, not authentic
Example: The result was the bright, euphonious blend that became the group’s shrieks on the trade floor allowed them to cash in on extra stocks and bonds.
How to use: No matter what he did, or how hard he tried, his sincerity came off sounding all wrong and euphonious.
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