rhapsody
noun | /rhapsody/
an effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic, written or spoken expression of feeling
rhapsody
noun | /rhapsody/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMan effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic, written or spoken expression of feeling
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"After hearing the good news, she burst into a rhapsody of joy."
"She spoke in a rhapsody about her trip, describing every detail with excitement and joy."
"Because the singer was so passionate about his music, he sung the rhapsody with unrestrained enthusiasm."
Mnemonic Trick
Rhapsody = Rap + Melody → Imagine a rap full of melody and excitement, expressing wild emotions.
Etymology
From Greek rhapsōidia = “song stitched together.”
Rhaptein = to stitch + ōidē = song/ode.
Originally: an epic poem stitched together and recited with passion → later, any ecstatic expression or musical piece full of emotion.
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