First Known Use: 1542
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rhapsody
noun rhap·so·dy \ˈrap-sə-dē\
: a piece of music that is meant to express a lot of emotion and does not have a regular form
: a written or spoken expression of great enthusiasm, praise, etc.
plural rhap·so·dies
Full Definition of RHAPSODY
1
: a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
2
archaic : a miscellaneous collection
3
4
: a musical composition of irregular form having an improvisatory character
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Origin of RHAPSODY
Latin rhapsodia, from Greek rhapsōidia recitation of selections from epic poetry, rhapsody, from rhapsōidos rhapsodist, from rhaptein to sew, stitch together + aidein to sing — more at ode
Related to RHAPSODY
- Synonyms
- cloud nine, elatedness, elation, euphoria, exhilaration, heaven, high, intoxication, paradise, rapture, ecstasy, seventh heaven, swoon, transport
- Antonyms
- depression
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