The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Rhapsodic — Rhap*sod ic, Rhapsodic Rhap*sod ic, a. [Gr. rapsw,diko s: cf. F. rhapsodique.] Of or pertaining to rhapsody; consisting of rhapsody; hence, confused; unconnected. {Rhap*sod ic*al*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rhapsodic — (adj.) c.1600 (implied in rhapsodically), from Gk. rhapsodikos (see RHAPSODY (Cf. rhapsody)) … Etymology dictionary
rhapsodic — [rap säd′ik] adj. [Gr rhapsōidikos] of, characteristic of, or having the nature of, rhapsody; extravagantly enthusiastic; ecstatic: also rhapsodical rhapsodically adv … English World dictionary
rhapsodic — [[t]ræpsɒ̱dɪk[/t]] ADJ GRADED Language and feelings that are rhapsodic are very powerful and full of delight in something. [FORMAL] One letter from Vivian is rhapsodic about the birth of her first baby … English dictionary
rhapsodic — rhapsody ► NOUN (pl. rhapsodies) 1) an enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling. 2) a piece of music in one extended movement, typically emotional in character. 3) (in ancient Greece) an epic poem of a suitable length for recitation at one… … English terms dictionary
rhapsodic — also rhapsodical adjective Date: 1782 1. extravagantly emotional ; rapturous 2. resembling or characteristic of a rhapsody • rhapsodically adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
rhapsodic — rhapsodically, adv. /rap sod ik/, adj. 1. extravagantly enthusiastic; ecstatic. 2. pertaining to, characteristic of, or of the nature or form of rhapsody. Also, rhapsodical. [1775 85; < Gk rhapsoidikós. See RHAPSODY, IC] Syn. 1. elated,… … Universalium
rhapsodic — adjective highly emotional; rapturous See Also: rhapsody … Wiktionary
rhapsodic — Synonyms and related words: Alcaic, Anacreontic, Castalian, Homeric, Hudibrastic, Pierian, Pindaric, Theocritean, bardic, blissful, bucolic, bursting with happiness, carried away, delighted, didactic, dithyrambic, dramatic, eclogic, ecstatic,… … Moby Thesaurus
rhapsodic — rhap·sod·ic || ræp sÉ‘dɪk(l) / sÉ’ adj. full of enthusiasm, ecstatic; pertaining to rhapsody … English contemporary dictionary
