operatic

adjective

op·​er·​at·​ic ˌä-pə-ˈra-tik 

1

: of or relating to opera

2

: grand, dramatic, or romantic in style or effect

operatically

ˌä-pə-ˈra-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms

• dramatic
• histrionic
• melodramatic
• stagy
• stagey
• theatrical
• theatric

Examples of operatic in a Sentence

the fall of the scandal-ridden government seemed operatic in its scope and consequences

Recent Examples on the Web

Multiple labels rejected the album's operatic rock sound until Cleveland International Records founder Steve Popovich heard it and released the album on Oct. 21, 1977. —Troy Smith, Axios, 11 July 2024

The complete lack of explanation combined with the intensity of her defense (and accent work) reaches a kind of operatic, girl-slay intensity that is unique among the Wives. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2024

No specific details were shared about how it would be adapted, but the stage show is an operatic water ballet about a young Sicilian boy transported to a magical realm. —Brian Welk, IndieWire, 27 June 2024

The frenetic, operatic track won Eurovision’s top prize by 44 points over the favorite to win, Croatia’s Baby Lasagna. —Stephen Daw, Billboard, 26 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

opera entry 2 + -atic, probably after dramatic

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 1