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 Grammy-winning ensemble will host a night of symphonic thrills at Ameris Bank Amphitheatre. — Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Oct. 2026

Despite not being produced by instruments as such, the sequences Stanton found playing in his ears were strangely musical; their arrangement, through its patterning, the dynamism of its counterpoint and dissonance, almost symphonic. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

Celebrated composer Philip Glass will lead the symphonic concert Bowie (Breaking) Glass in partnership with Schirmer Theatrical and Østre Gasværk Teater. — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2026

From a symphonic stage in Dallas comes the story of a tragedy that struck a nation in its heart. — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 Sep. 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