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 of operatic

• theatrical
• dramatic

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

The show doesn’t want to shake its operatic stance. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026

Josh Groban is best known for his operatic baritone, not his dancing. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 15 June 2026

Upano’s operatic scope and clean, elegant sentences really swept me off my feet. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Performing in front of dumpsters, Platt first intonated his voice in an operatic fashion. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

opera entry 2 + -atic, probably after dramatic

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for operatic

• achromatic
• acrobatic
• adriatic
• aliphatic
• antistatic
• aromatic
• astigmatic
• autocratic
• automatic
• bureaucratic
• charismatic
• cholestatic