symphonic

adjective

sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfä-nik How to pronounce symphonic (audio)
Synonyms of symphonicnext
1
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 adverb

Examples of symphonic in a Sentence

the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
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With strong frequency response, the Air Pro 4+ work well for symphonic music as well. Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026 Originally developed in Switzerland, the concert will feature a full symphonic orchestra, choir and visual projections from the game. Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 The overture had taken on a symphonic scale and dimension. Steven Winn, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026 The club’s touring outfit will also be on hand, with an assist from a 60-piece symphonic orchestra. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for symphonic

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of symphonic was in 1856

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“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphonic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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symphonic

adjective
sym·​phon·​ic sim-ˈfän-ik How to pronounce symphonic (audio)
1
2
: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra
symphonically adverb

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