dith·y·ram·bic

[dith-uh-ram-bik]
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a dithyramb.
2.
wildly irregular in form.
3.
wildly enthusiastic.

Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin dithyrambicus < Greek dithyrambikós. See dithyramb, -ic

dith·y·ram·bi·cal·ly, adverb
un·dith·y·ram·bic, adjective
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dithyrambic (ˌdɪθɪˈræmbɪk) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  prosody of or relating to a dithyramb
2.  passionately eloquent
 
dithyrambically
 
adv

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Dithyrambic is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
Example sentences
The time of dithyrambic eulogy is now gone by, and the subject is regarded in a calmer light.
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