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

Many of Alice’s earlier stories had followed a single narrative path, but the stories in this book are symphonic, with multiple narrative frames. —Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024

Baroque brass fanfares, filtered through 19th century symphonic grandiosity. —Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2024

As for the songs from his catalog that didn’t demand a full symphonic component, there were different approaches. —Chris Willman, Variety, 8 July 2024

The Symphony aspires to perform live symphonic music of excellence, beauty, and vitality at a consistently high level. —Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 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