SYMPHONIOUS Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

symphonious

adjective

sim-ˈfō-nē-əs

Definition of symphonious

as in symphonic

having a pleasing mixture of notes the composer is known for his symphonious orchestrations of instruments from diverse musical traditions

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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
But Hynde makes the song as accusatory, and grandly symphonic, as a great Phil Spector track.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of symphonic

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Slam Frank’s provocations, however, are leavened by Fox’s genuine skill with and respect for musical theater.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
There was no question of Swift doing a musical number on the episode, since the musical guest had long since been announced as Turnstile.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of musical

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Kakul Srivastava is the CEO of Splice, the sample platform countless producers rely on for one-shots and melodic loops.

— Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2026
His style, reminiscent of Nick Cave, is incantatory, and the result is that the not-especially-melodic songs tend to bleed into each other with a sameness that ultimately proves monotonous.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of melodic

Adjective

After a particularly melodious rendition of the national anthem—count on the Met audience to go full voice—the curtain soon rose on the Scottish Highlands.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
But any of its musical sequences, especially those featuring Garland’s sterling and melodious voice, is still guaranteed to give audiences goosebumps for decades to come.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of melodious

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