euphony

Definition | Meaning

  1. A smooth, mellifluous sound effect, irrespective of meaning.

Example | Illustration

  • to most English speakers, the name Charmin is pleasant to the ear, regardless of its meaning

Etymology | Origin

  • French euphonie < Late Latin euphonia < Greek euphonia < euphonos ‘sweet-voiced’ < eu- ‘good, well’ + phone ‘sound’

Compare | See

  • dissonance