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rhapsodic

[ rap-sod-ik ]

adjective

  1. extravagantly enthusiastic; ecstatic.

    Synonyms: overjoyed, transported, elated

  2. pertaining to, characteristic of, or of the nature or form of rhapsody.


rhapsodic

/ ræpˈsɒdɪk /

adjective

  1. of or like a rhapsody
  2. lyrical or romantic


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Derived Forms

  • rhapˈsodically, adverb

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Other Words From

  • rhap·sodi·cal·ly adverb
  • unrhap·sodic adjective
  • unrhap·sodi·cal adjective
  • unrhap·sodi·cal·ly adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of rhapsodic1

From the Greek word rhapsōidikós, dating back to 1750–55. See rhapsody, -ic

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Example Sentences

They are told that Miss America has evolved, but shown a contestant waxing rhapsodic about Barbie.

Texas expats wax rhapsodic about the Tex-Mex food of their youth.

Lapine, who directed it, could do no better than admire his own good work by showing the rhapsodic performance in Six by Sondheim.

Is there, then, no place for rhapsodic writing in musical criticism?

“It teaches us a great deal,” said Rhapsodic Pantril vaguely, but impressively, after the Fern dance had been given and applauded.

She conceived scenes in which she was haughtily rhapsodic in defending her good, sensible husband before them.

But his heart was heavy with new burdens and he could not take his usual rhapsodic joy in the things of Nature.

In other words, the lymphatic temperament is essentially despondent, and the rhapsodic is bilious.

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