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
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the fall of the scandal-ridden government seemed operatic in its scope and consequences
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These autobiographical flashes arrive in operatic waves.
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Lux is out now, showcasing operatic inspirations, collaborations with the London Symphony Orchestra, and careful training Rosalia perfected through years of work.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
The album is so operatic and orchestral.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Actually for a really good operatic story, were there.
—Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
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Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Lux is out now, showcasing operatic inspirations, collaborations with the London Symphony Orchestra, and careful training Rosalia perfected through years of work.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
The album is so operatic and orchestral.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025
Actually for a really good operatic story, were there.
—Deborah Unger, Scientific American, 5 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for operatic
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/operatic. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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