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

Delivered with third-rail voltage rock ‘n’ roll, or sweet, heartbreaking, lush, symphonic melodies, either version of the man’s music is classic. —Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Nov. 2025

The demo contained symphonic orchestra, blistering rock band, and a heartfelt lyric. —Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025

The new rendition also folds in lush strings that help tie it to the album’s symphonic approach. —Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025

The production work is complex and thoughtful, moving all over the sonic map in ingenus ways, which the symphonic accompaniment only underscored. —Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025

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