rhapsodic

rhap·sod·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rap-sod-ik]
- /ræpˈsɒd ɪk/
- /ræpˈsɒd.ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rap-sod-ik]
- /ræpˈsɒd ɪk/

Definitions of rhapsodic word

adjective rhapsodic extravagantly enthusiastic; ecstatic. 1
adjective rhapsodic pertaining to, characteristic of, or of the nature or form of rhapsody. 1
adjective rhapsodic Language and feelings that are rhapsodic are very powerful and full of delight in something. 0
adjective rhapsodic of or like a rhapsody 0
adjective rhapsodic lyrical or romantic 0
adjective rhapsodic of, characteristic of, or having the nature of, rhapsody; extravagantly enthusiastic; ecstatic 0

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Origin of rhapsodic

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Rhapsodic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rhapsodic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for rhapsodic

adj rhapsodic

adulatory — If someone makes an adulatory comment about someone, they praise them and show their admiration of them.
athrill — excited or thrilled
bombastic — If you describe someone as bombastic, you are criticizing them for trying to impress other people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning.
choral — Choral music is sung by a choir.
ecstatic — of, relating to, or characterized by ecstasy or a state of sudden, intense, overpowering emotion: an ecstatic frenzy; ecstatic cheering for the winning team.

adjective rhapsodic

enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
eulogistic — Of, pertaining to, or in the form of a eulogy.
euphoric — Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
euphuistic — Of or pertaining to euphuism.
hotblooded — Spirited, rash, reckless.

All 18 Synonyms of rhapsodic