symphonious

[ sim-foh-nee-uhs ]

adjective

1. harmonious; in harmonious agreement or accord.

symphonious

/ sɪmˈfəʊnɪəs /

adjective

1. literary.
   harmonious or concordant

Derived Forms

• symˈphoniously, adverb

Other Words From

• sym·phoni·ous·ly adverb
• nonsym·phoni·ous adjective
• nonsym·phoni·ous·ly adverb
• nonsym·phoni·ous·ness noun
• unsym·phoni·ous adjective
• unsym·phoni·ous·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of symphonious¹

First recorded in 1645–55; symphony + -ous

Example Sentences

What strings symphonious tremble in the air,What strains of vocal transport round her play.

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He improvised upon a many-stringed lyre made of tortoise shell, and his music was shimmering and symphonious.

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The air was oppressed with symphonious sounds, and the ear filled with a tumult of harmony.

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The world might have been a discord;—Whence came its first symphonious movement?

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Symphonious with the melody, those in the room lifted their voices in chant.

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