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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 movie stars Shia LaBeouf, Patricia Arquette, and Sigourney Weaver, with Sachar maintaining the book's penchant for surprise, suspense, and giddy momentum.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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Disney’s strong quarterly results and full-year guidance raise has analysts giddy at the media giant’s prospects.—
Hakyung Kim,
CNBC,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Most fans are ecstatic, but one Madrid supporter gently makes a ‘calm down’ gesture.—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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The Mad Money host was ecstatic about the recent run-up in Disney stock this year, strong quarterly numbers and a turnaround in streaming.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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In 2019, Joker received an enthusiastic eight-minute reception in Venice.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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And of course, the ship’s enthusiastic and highly experienced dive masters are always there make sure the diving is safe and fun.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The inner thigh is incredibly painful, but there’s something euphoric about it as well, like an endorphin release.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Scenes of them together nail the euphoric thrill of youthful experimentation and self-discovery.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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“Rhapsodic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodic. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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