rhapsodize

verb

rhap·​so·​dize ˈrap-sə-ˌdīz How to pronounce rhapsodize (audio)
rhapsodized; rhapsodizing
Synonyms of rhapsodizenext

intransitive verb

: to speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
rhapsodize about a new book

Examples of rhapsodize in a Sentence

rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings
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There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them. Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026 At the National Governors Association meeting in Colorado Springs last July, the investor Mark Cuban rhapsodized about the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize education. Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 June 2026 Food and drink While many hoteliers rhapsodize about their estate-to-plate dishes, The Newt puts its guests right in the heart of the garden, in its café overlooking the parabola. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Consumer demand for Imax has been further fueled by blockbuster directors like Nolan and Villeneuve, who rhapsodize about the experience of watching their films on the biggest and brightest screens. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhapsodize

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhapsodize was in 1787

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhapsodize. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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rhapsodize

verb
rhap·​so·​dize ˈrap-sə-ˌdīz How to pronounce rhapsodize (audio)
rhapsodized; rhapsodizing
: to speak or write with great praise

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