rhapsodize Definition
- 1to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm and delight
- 2to express oneself in an overly enthusiastic manner
Using rhapsodize: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rhapsodize" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She rhapsodized about the beauty of the sunset.
Example
He rhapsodized about his favorite book for hours.
Example
The food critic rhapsodized about the restaurant's new menu.
rhapsodize Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with rhapsodize
rhapsodize over/about
to talk or write about something with great enthusiasm and delight
Example
She rhapsodized over the beauty of the painting.
rhapsodize on/upon
to speak or write at length in an overly enthusiastic manner
Example
He rhapsodized upon the virtues of his favorite sports team.
Origins of rhapsodize
from Greek 'rhapsōidos', meaning 'reciter of epic poems'
Summary: rhapsodize in Brief
'Rhapsodize' [ˈræpsədaɪz] means to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm and delight, or to express oneself in an overly enthusiastic manner. It is often used to describe someone who is extremely passionate about a particular topic or subject. For example, 'She rhapsodized about the beauty of the sunset.' 'Rhapsodize' can be used with prepositions like 'over' and 'about,' and 'on' and 'upon.'
