Synonyms of rhapsodizing

rhapsodizing

verb

present participle of rhapsodize

as in drooling

to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm

rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drooling
• raving
• gushing
• fussing
• slobbering
• effusing
• enthusing
• fawning
• doting (on)
• emoting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rhapsodizing

Soon, the whole crew is rhapsodizing on the value of fresh air. — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 7 July 2026

There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026

The chat ended with Taylor trying to keep her cool while rhapsodizing about her love for the classic 1990 Julia Roberts/Richard Gere romcom Pretty Woman. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026

Sitting side by side, the two often returned to rhapsodizing about how their future fight might play out. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025