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 of symphonic

• musical
• melodic
• melodious
• orchestral

Examples of symphonic in a Sentence

the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring

Recent Examples on the Web

The show also will feature symphonic suites conducted by Hirofumi Kurita, performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and arranged by Kazunori Miyake. —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026

What elevates the film into the stratosphere, though, is Murch’s symphonic manipulation of music, sound, and noise. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026

The familiar Star Wars symphonic scores were reserved for soundtracks inside the two anchor attractions and live shows in the land that were eventually cut from the budget. —Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026

Sharing powerful and evocative nicknames, both have been considered, across the ages, the epitome of symphonic art. —Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing symphonic

• symphonic poem

Rhymes for symphonic

• atonic
• benthonic
• bionic
• bosonic
• bubonic
• canonic
• carbonic
• cyclonic
• demonic
• dystonic
• hadronic
• harmonic

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