Rhapsodic
adjective
Expressing great enthusiasm or joy.
The concert had a rhapsodic response from the audience.

Often appears as...
- rhapsodic applause
- rhapsodic review
adjective
Relating to a rhapsody, a piece of music with free form and often an enthusiastic theme.
The pianist performed a rhapsodic masterpiece.

Often appears as...
- rhapsodic score
- rhapsodic harmony
adjective
Expressing great enthusiasm or joy.
The concert had a rhapsodic response from the audience.

Often appears as...
- rhapsodic applause
- rhapsodic review
adjective
Relating to a rhapsody, a piece of music with free form and often an enthusiastic theme.
The pianist performed a rhapsodic masterpiece.

Often appears as...
- rhapsodic score
- rhapsodic harmony
Definition 1 of 2

Emotional Intensity
Use 'rhapsodic' to emphasize strong, passionate feelings, often positive.

The audience's rhapsodic cheers filled the theater.
Not Just Happy
'Rhapsodic' involves more than happiness; it suggests a state of bliss or ecstasy.

She received the news of her promotion with rhapsodic excitement.
Context Specific
Best used in expressive contexts like arts, performances, or personal achievements.

His rhapsodic portrayal of the character won him critical acclaim.
Emotional Intensity
Use 'rhapsodic' to emphasize strong, passionate feelings, often positive.

The audience's rhapsodic cheers filled the theater.
Not Just Happy
'Rhapsodic' involves more than happiness; it suggests a state of bliss or ecstasy.

She received the news of her promotion with rhapsodic excitement.
Context Specific
Best used in expressive contexts like arts, performances, or personal achievements.

His rhapsodic portrayal of the character won him critical acclaim.
Emotional Intensity
Use 'rhapsodic' to emphasize strong, passionate feelings, often positive.

The audience's rhapsodic cheers filled the theater.
Not Just Happy
'Rhapsodic' involves more than happiness; it suggests a state of bliss or ecstasy.

She received the news of her promotion with rhapsodic excitement.
Context Specific
Best used in expressive contexts like arts, performances, or personal achievements.

His rhapsodic portrayal of the character won him critical acclaim.
Compare with
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Video examples
Neil MacGregor: 2600...
decides that it will declare a Jewish national home, it will allow the Jews to return. And the response to this by the Jewish population in Eastern Europe is rhapsodic. And across Eastern Europe,
Video examples
Neil MacGregor: 2600...
decides that it will declare a Jewish national home, it will allow the Jews to return. And the response to this by the Jewish population in Eastern Europe is rhapsodic. And across Eastern Europe,
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