anthemic
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- adjective
- /ˈænθəmɪk/
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antémico
- Through anthemic, heavenward riffing and a gentle understanding of when to quiet things down, the band produces something special.
- anthemic song
- anthemic rock
- anthemic pop
Examples
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But I didn't really know... that it had any kind of anthemic quality or anything.
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The title track is jumpy and gets the old juices flowing, as does the rather anthemic "King of the World."
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Not sure how anthemic such a song would be!
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But, you know, I think a lot of us have an emotional thing with you know what, though, when it comes to anthemic songs, right?
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"The song is catchy, anthemic, and a well-chosen first single.
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Nowhere is this more evident than on the youthfully anthemic reggae-rock tune, "Drink Professionally."
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May wrote 'We Will Rock You' in a deliberately simple, anthemic manner in an attempt to engage fans more in the group's live gigs, while Mercury's 'We Are the Champions' was a rumination on fame that dated back to 1975.
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The crowd sang along to the anthemic chorus, feeling uplifted by the song's powerful message.
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Her voice soared over the anthemic melody, inspiring everyone in the audience to join in.
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The band's anthemic ballad became an instant favorite, resonating with fans around the world.
Synonyms
Expressing strong, joyful praise like a grand song
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Anthemic comes from anthem, which comes from the old Greek word antiphon, made of anti- 'in return' and phonē 'voice' or 'sound'. So something anthemic feels like a big, uplifting, singable song that people can join in and sing together.