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- [op-uh-rat-ik]
- /ˌɒp əˈræt ɪk/
- /ˌɒp.ərˈæt.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-uh-rat-ik]
- /ˌɒp əˈræt ɪk/
Definitions of operatic word
- adjective operatic of or relating to opera: operatic music. 1
- adjective operatic resembling or suitable for opera: a voice of operatic caliber. 1
- noun operatic Usually, operatics. (used with a singular or plural verb) the technique or method of producing or staging operas. exaggerated or melodramatic behavior, often thought to be characteristic of operatic acting. 1
- noun operatic Of, relating to, or characteristic of opera. 1
- adjective operatic characteristic of opera 1
- adjective operatic Operatic means relating to opera. 0
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Origin of operatic
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
1740-50; opera1 + -tic, after drama, dramatic
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Parts of speech for Operatic
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operatic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
operatic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for operatic
adjective operatic
- musical — of, relating to, or producing music: a musical instrument.
- choral — Choral music is sung by a choir.
- emotional — Of or relating to a person's emotions.
- expressive — Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
- lilting — rhythmic swing or cadence.
Antonyms for operatic
adjective operatic
- discordant — being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous: discordant opinions.
- cacophonous — If you describe a mixture of sounds as cacophonous, you mean that they are loud and unpleasant.
- dissonant — disagreeing or harsh in sound; discordant.
- inharmonious — not harmonious; discordant; unmelodious.
- unmusical — not musical; deficient in melody, harmony, rhythm, or tone.
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