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SYMPHONIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does symphonic mean?
• SYMPHONIC (adjective)
The adjective SYMPHONIC has 2 senses:
1. relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony
2. harmonious in sound
Familiarity information: SYMPHONIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Relating to or characteristic or suggestive of a symphony
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Context example:
symphonic choir
Pertainym:
symphony (a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra)
Derivation:
symphony (a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Harmonious in sound
Synonyms:
symphonic; symphonious
Context example:
the symphonic hum of a million insects
Similar:
harmonious (musically pleasing)
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