Telephonic Meaning in English

word

US

ˌtɛɫəˈfɑnɪk

tel-uh-FON-ik

UK

tˌɛlɪfˈɒnɪk

tel-ih-FON-ik

Definition

Relating to telephones or telephone communication.

Usage & Nuances

'Telephonic' is formal and mostly used in official, legal, or technical contexts (e.g., 'telephonic interview'). It's rarely used in casual speech—instead, people simply say 'phone' or 'phone call.' Avoid 'telephonic' in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: telefónico
• Portuguese (BR): telefônico
• Portuguese (PT): telefónico
• Chinese (Simplified): 电话的
• Chinese (Traditional): 電話的
• Hindi: दूरभाषीय
• Arabic: هاتفي
• Bengali: টেলিফোনিক - টেলিফোন সম্পর্কিত
• Russian: телефонный
• Japanese: 電話の - 電話を使った
• Vietnamese: qua điện thoại - liên quan tới điện thoại
• Korean: 전화의 - 전화로 하는
• Turkish: telefonla ilgili
• Urdu: ٹیلیفونک - ٹیلیفون سے متعلق
• Indonesian: teleponik - terkait telepon

Example Sentences

We had a telephonic conversation yesterday.

basic

A telephonic meeting can save travel time.

basic

He arranged a telephonic interview for the job.

basic

Due to travel restrictions, all discussions will be telephonic.

natural

The company often uses telephonic surveys to gather feedback.

natural

Let's switch to a telephonic call instead of emailing back and forth.

natural