rhapsody
5
7.4
- noun
- /ˈræpsədi/
:
rhapsodia
- Just like a heavenly rhapsody
Examples
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However, if you're not presently in love, then I will continue my rhapsody, because if I may so, Dagney, you are most definitely the bee's knees.
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Put that way, Minnie's rhapsody made sense.
Fiction book (1991) -
It's the modern bohemian rhapsody.
Blog text (5) -
The rhapsody draws a moral from the mundane machine.
Academic text (2002) -
Had I been even halfway at the top of my bent, I’d have dashed off a dozen rhapsodies on the spot.
Fiction book (1995) -
During the concert, the pianist played a stunning rhapsody that filled the audience with joy.
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Her review of the film was a rhapsody of praise, expressing her excitement about the performances.
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In his speech, he delivered a heartfelt rhapsody about the beauty of friendship, captivating everyone present.
Synonyms
27
6.7
A feeling of strong, happy energy and excitement
1
6.5
A strong feeling of great joy that people show openly
Antonyms
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rhapsody comes from Greek parts rhaptein 'to sew' and aeidein 'to sing'. Think of sewing small songs or strong feelings together into one big, excited speech or praise, and that is why a rhapsody means a very enthusiastic or joyful expression.