Rhapsodize
verb
To talk about someone or something with extreme enthusiasm.
He often rhapsodizes about his childhood in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- rhapsodize about
- rhapsodize over
verb
To write or speak about someone or something in a highly enthusiastic and expressive way.
She would often rhapsodize about her favorite authors in her literature class.
Often appears as...
- rhapsodize about
- rhapsodize over
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To talk about someone or something with extreme enthusiasm.
He often rhapsodizes about his childhood in the countryside.
Often appears as...
- rhapsodize about
- rhapsodize over
verb
To write or speak about someone or something in a highly enthusiastic and expressive way.
She would often rhapsodize about her favorite authors in her literature class.
Often appears as...
- rhapsodize about
- rhapsodize over
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Expressive Enthusiasm
Use 'rhapsodize' to vividly convey passion and excitement, making your admiration infectious.
Adam rhapsodized about the breathtaking view from the mountain peak.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
'Rhapsodize' carries a sense of deep emotional involvement; it's more intense than merely liking something.
She rhapsodized about the gourmet dinner, describing every flavorful detail.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
While often positive, 'rhapsodize' can be used for any fervent expression, not just positive feelings.
Despite the loss, the coach rhapsodized about the team's spirit and effort.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressive Enthusiasm
Use 'rhapsodize' to vividly convey passion and excitement, making your admiration infectious.
Adam rhapsodized about the breathtaking view from the mountain peak.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
'Rhapsodize' carries a sense of deep emotional involvement; it's more intense than merely liking something.
She rhapsodized about the gourmet dinner, describing every flavorful detail.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
While often positive, 'rhapsodize' can be used for any fervent expression, not just positive feelings.
Despite the loss, the coach rhapsodized about the team's spirit and effort.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressive Enthusiasm
Use 'rhapsodize' to vividly convey passion and excitement, making your admiration infectious.
Adam rhapsodized about the breathtaking view from the mountain peak.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
'Rhapsodize' carries a sense of deep emotional involvement; it's more intense than merely liking something.
She rhapsodized about the gourmet dinner, describing every flavorful detail.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
While often positive, 'rhapsodize' can be used for any fervent expression, not just positive feelings.
Despite the loss, the coach rhapsodized about the team's spirit and effort.
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Quote examples
Clive Thompson
Canadian Journalist
Novelists in particular love to rhapsodize about the glory of the solitary mind; this is natural, because their job requires them to sit in a room by themselves for years on end. But for most of the rest of us, we think and remember socially.
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Joyce Maynard
American Writer
Those who rhapsodize about the ease and joy of childhood have perhaps forgotten what it's like to be 12 years old.
Quote examples
Clive Thompson
Canadian Journalist
Novelists in particular love to rhapsodize about the glory of the solitary mind; this is natural, because their job requires them to sit in a room by themselves for years on end. But for most of the rest of us, we think and remember socially.
Quote examples
Joyce Maynard
American Writer
Those who rhapsodize about the ease and joy of childhood have perhaps forgotten what it's like to be 12 years old.
Example 1 of 2
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