rhapsodic

adjective

rhap·​sod·​ic rap-ˈsä-dik How to pronounce rhapsodic (audio)
variants or less commonly rhapsodical
1
: extravagantly emotional : rapturous
2
: resembling or characteristic of a rhapsody
rhapsodically adverb

Examples of rhapsodic in a Sentence

the jingle used in the commercial is a humorously rhapsodic celebration of fast food
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Cinco Paul’s book, music, and lyrics are a rhapsodic remix of — and tribute to — Broadway classics. Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025 Sasse grew positively rhapsodic when the talk turned to chocolate. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024 Yet, we were both beguiled by rhapsodic waves of sound produced by musical genius Quincy Jones, who collaborated on songs with artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Jackson. David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024 Menken and Stephen Schwartz’s song, sung by Judy Kuhn, is rhapsodic, and breathtaking painterly and experimental visuals accompany this Oscar- and Grammy-winning triumph. Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rhapsodic 

Word History

First Known Use

1782, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhapsodic was in 1782

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“Rhapsodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhapsodic. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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