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rhapsodic
expressing intense enthusiasm or delight
Synonyms
- ecstatic
- effusive
- enthusiastic
Antonyms
- restrained
- unenthusiastic
- critical
rhapsodic in a sentence
The critic offered a rhapsodic account of the young violinist's performance.
The travelers grew rhapsodic as they described the mountain sunrise.
Where it comes from
From Greek rhapsōidia, meaning 'recitation of an epic poem.'
Memory hook
RHAPSODIC sounds like 'rhapsody': an overflowing song of praise is rhapsodic.
Read it in context
- The Ninth Spring Nature
- The Late Correction Arts