symphonic
adjective
sym·phon·ic
sim-ˈfä-nik 
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
Synonyms
Examples of symphonic in a Sentence
the symphonic chorus of frogs in the spring
Recent Examples on the Web
But where Grapes is relentlessly symphonic and often melodramatic, Unknown—which was finally edited and released 20 years ago—is intimate and restrained, focusing acutely on the slow-motion erosion of the agrarian American dream in a pattern of exploitation that the Dust Bowl only intensified.
—
Mark Athitakis, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
This early morning performance showcases Halloween’s greatest hits with a symphonic twist, featuring music from fan-favorite franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel Studios and Disney Animation.
—Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 8 Oct. 2024
The song evokes the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Band, and the symphonic compositions of Queen or, more recently, the Verve.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
O’Donovan Zoomed with Variety from her home in Orlando (which will also play host to a forthcoming symphonic show, conducted by her husband) to talk about the tour, the album and a new EP that offers more minimalistic arrangements of the songs.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for symphonic 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mark Athitakis, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
This early morning performance showcases Halloween’s greatest hits with a symphonic twist, featuring music from fan-favorite franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel Studios and Disney Animation.
—Holly Alvarado, Orange County Register, 8 Oct. 2024
The song evokes the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Band, and the symphonic compositions of Queen or, more recently, the Verve.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
O’Donovan Zoomed with Variety from her home in Orlando (which will also play host to a forthcoming symphonic show, conducted by her husband) to talk about the tour, the album and a new EP that offers more minimalistic arrangements of the songs.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for symphonic
Dictionary Entries Near symphonic
Cite this Entry
“Symphonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/symphonic. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
symphonic
adjective
sym·phon·ic
sim-ˈfän-ik
2
: of, relating to, or having the form of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share