Definition

A person who is very passionate about high-quality sound and music reproduction.

Example

As an audiophile, he spends a lot of time and money on the best sound equipment.

Conversation

I just got a new speaker system, and it's amazing for an audiophile.

That's awesome! I've heard they really enhance the sound quality.

Yeah, I feel like such an audiophile now, listening to my favorite albums again.

I can only imagine! You’ll have to invite me over to hear it sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Audiophile → It is formed from "audio" (from Latin "audire", meaning to hear) and "-phile" (from Greek "philos", meaning loving or fond of). The word describes a person who loves or is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'loves' ('-phile') to 'hear' ('audio') music or sound in the best quality possible.

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