symphonic

adjective

sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfä-nik 

1

: harmonious, symphonious

2

: relating to or having the form or character of a symphony

symphonic music

3

: suggestive of a symphony especially in form, interweaving of themes, or harmonious arrangement

a symphonic drama

symphonically

sim-ˈfä-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• canorous
• euphonic
• euphonious
• harmonious
• harmonizing
• melodious
• musical
• symphonious
• tuneful

Examples of symphonic in a Sentence

the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring

Recent Examples on the Web

Tchaikovsky’s symphonic ambitions bridle against their keyboard constraints in his early C-sharp sonata; Trifonov tapped both fluidity and clarity out of the bloat. —Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024

Establishing themes for every character was cinematically important to the director, and Williams did so with a symphonic force that became culturally transcendent. —Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2024

The song evokes the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Band, and the symphonic compositions of Queen or, more recently, the Verve. —Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024

That’s because the symphonic rock act, which was by founded by producer-composer Paul O’Neill in 1996, is only playing Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center this time through Northern California. —Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing symphonic

• symphonic poem

Kids Definition

symphonic

adjective

sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfän-ik 

1

: harmonious sense 1

2

: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra

symphonically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb