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also rhapsodical
as in giddy
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the jingle used in the commercial is a humorously rhapsodic celebration of fast food
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Recent Examples of rhapsodic
Cinco Paul’s book, music, and lyrics are a rhapsodic remix of — and tribute to — Broadway classics.
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Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
Sasse grew positively rhapsodic when the talk turned to chocolate.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Yet, we were both beguiled by rhapsodic waves of sound produced by musical genius Quincy Jones, who collaborated on songs with artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Jackson.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
Menken and Stephen Schwartz’s song, sung by Judy Kuhn, is rhapsodic, and breathtaking painterly and experimental visuals accompany this Oscar- and Grammy-winning triumph.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
Sasse grew positively rhapsodic when the talk turned to chocolate.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Yet, we were both beguiled by rhapsodic waves of sound produced by musical genius Quincy Jones, who collaborated on songs with artists ranging from Frank Sinatra to Jackson.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
Menken and Stephen Schwartz’s song, sung by Judy Kuhn, is rhapsodic, and breathtaking painterly and experimental visuals accompany this Oscar- and Grammy-winning triumph.
—Barry Levitt, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhapsodic
Adjective
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The virtuoso sequence that will generate giddy excitement among enthusiasts of Evans’ earlier films is an extended bout of killing and maiming in a nightclub where techno music keeps thumping as bodies keep dropping.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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Here are the numbers that got Wall Street giddy: Revenue came in at $10.54 billion, up almost 13% YoY Operating margin hit 31.8%, up from 28.1% last year EPS grew nearly 25% And all this as the rest of tech stumbles around blaming tariffs and macro gloom.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And if Graham somehow falls to No. 10, the Bears should be ecstatic.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Naturally, fans were ecstatic to see the fan-favorite TNA Champion, with the internet immediately celebrating his WrestleMania moment.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Eric Bailly was the most enthusiastic dancer, standing on the massage table giving it some and kicking pizza boxes.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Buehrle delighted a cold but enthusiastic crowd of 25,390 at the stadium during a 6-0 blanking of the Texas Rangers.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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At other times, a colleague suffering from a mood disorder could present as suddenly very euphoric and energetic.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The big musical scene, which shifts between the raucous interior of the juke joint and the euphoric vampire celebration outside, required O’Connell to recall his Irish dancing skills.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Rhapsodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodic. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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