symphonious

/sim'founiəs/

Thân thiện

The crickets create a symphonious chorus in the meadow at dusk.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Harmonious in sound; having a pleasing, melodious, or agreeable combination of sounds: Describes something that produces a sound that is pleasant, tuneful, and well-integrated, often suggesting complexity or richness like that of a symphony.

Usage

The adjective "symphonious" is a formal and somewhat literary term. It is used to describe sounds, music, or even metaphorical situations that are characterized by a harmonious, blended, and often grand or complex quality. It emphasizes beauty and agreement in auditory elements.

Examples

• The symphonious chorus of birds at dawn created a perfect start to the day.
• Her poetry had a symphonious rhythm that was delightful to read aloud.
• The composer aimed for a more symphonious blend between the strings and the woodwinds.

Advanced Usage

• Metaphorical Use: "Symphonious" can be applied metaphorically to describe non-auditory things that exhibit a harmonious and integrated quality.
  • The team's symphonious collaboration led to an outstanding project.
• Literary/Descriptive Use: It is often found in poetic or descriptive writing to evoke a sense of rich, coordinated harmony.
  • The symphonious colors of the sunset painted the sky.

Variants and Related Words

• Symphony (n): An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra; by extension, something characterized by a harmonious combination of elements.
  • Beethoven's Ninth Symphony is a masterpiece.
• Symphonic (adj): Relating to or having the form or character of a symphony; harmonious.
  • The piece had a grand, symphonic quality.
• Harmonious (adj): Forming a pleasing or consistent whole; free from disagreement. (A more common synonym).
  • They lived in harmonious community.

Synonyms

• Harmonious: Marked by agreement in sound or feeling.
• Melodious: Of, relating to, or producing a pleasing succession of sounds; tuneful.
• Euphonious: Pleasing to the ear.
• Tuneful: Having a pleasing tune; melodious.

Antonyms

• Discordant: Disagreeing or incongruous; harsh in sound.
• Cacophonous: Involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
• Dissonant: Lacking harmony; disagreeing or incongruous.

Notes

"Symphonious" is a less common word than its relatives "symphonic" and "harmonious." Its usage often carries a slightly more poetic or elevated tone, directly evoking the richness and complexity associated with a symphony orchestra.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. harmonious in sound
   • the symphonic hum of a million insects

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• symphonic