Rhapsodize: meaning, definitions and examples
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rhapsodize
[ ˈræf.sə.daɪz ]
express emotions
To rhapsodize means to express oneself or speak about something in an extravagant or unrestrained manner, often filled with enthusiasm or delight. It typically refers to sharing one's feelings or thoughts about art, music, or literature with great passion.
Synonyms
delight, enthuse, exclaim, exuberate.
Examples of usage
- She rhapsodized about the beauty of the sunset.
- He rhapsodized over his favorite book, recommending it to everyone.
- The critics rhapsodized about the performance of the orchestra.
- After attending the concert, they couldn't help but rhapsodize about the band's talent.
Translations
Translations of the word "rhapsodize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rhapsodizar
🇮🇳 रैप्सोडाइज करना
🇩🇪 rhapsodisieren
🇮🇩 rhapsodize
🇺🇦 рапсодизувати
🇵🇱 rapsodyzować
🇯🇵 ラプソディを述べる
🇫🇷 rhapsodiser
🇪🇸 rapsodizar
🇹🇷 rhapsodize
🇰🇷 랩소디하다
🇸🇦 رابسوديز
🇨🇿 rhapsodizovat
🇸🇰 rhapsodizovať
🇨🇳 吟咏
🇸🇮 rhapsodizirati
🇮🇸 rhapsodize
🇰🇿 рапсодиялау
🇬🇪 რაპსოდიზირება
🇦🇿 rhapsodize
🇲🇽 rapsodizar
Etymology
The word 'rhapsodize' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the noun 'rhapsody', which itself comes from the Greek word 'rhapsōidia', meaning 'a piece of epic poetry'. The Greek term is composed of 'rhapsōidos', meaning 'a singer of epic tales', combining 'rapto' which means 'to sew' and 'ode' meaning 'song'. Over time, 'rhapsody' evolved to represent an ecstatic expression of emotion, particularly in the form of artistic works. The verb form, 'rhapsodize', emerged as a way to describe the act of engaging in such praise or expression with overwhelming joy or enthusiasm, often associated with discussing art and music. Its usage has continued to capture the essence of passionate speech or writing.