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

After playing a listless game when serving for the opening set and falling behind in the ensuing tiebreak, Alcaraz put together one of those symphonic runs of points that break opponents’ hearts. — James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

So although the Torcal can be quite quiet, its default setting is more symphonic. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

Central Market, released in 2009, proved that his idiosyncratic melodic sensibility could translate to a more symphonic setting, with the Wordless Music Orchestra giving his giddy, loop-heavy compositions a bustling, bristling density. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 24 Aug. 2026

His symphonic tour has created work for more than 250 classical musicians while opening the stage to music students and professional orchestras. — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 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