Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun philharmonic

1 sense of philharmonic

Sense 1
symphony orchestra, symphony, philharmonic -- (a large orchestra; can perform symphonies; "we heard the Vienna symphony")
       => orchestra -- (a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players)

Antonyms of adj philharmonic

1 of 2 senses of philharmonic

Sense 2
philharmonic -- (devoted to or appreciative of music; "the most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air")

INDIRECT (VIA musical) -> unmusical, nonmusical -- (lacking interest in or talent for music; "too unmusical to care for concerts"; "it is unfortunate that her children were all nonmusical")

Similarity of adj philharmonic

2 senses of philharmonic

Sense 1
philharmonic -- (composing or characteristic of an orchestral group; "philharmonic players")

Sense 2
philharmonic -- (devoted to or appreciative of music; "the most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air")
       => musical (vs. unmusical) -- (talented in or devoted to music; "comes from a very musical family")