单词 | rhapsodize |
释义 | rhapsodize (once / 28481 pages) v Use the verb rhapsodize to refer to speaking with extreme enthusiasm — and often at great length, like that friend who tends to rhapsodize about her favorite movie for twenty minutes straight. To correctly pronounce rhapsodize, say "RAP-so-dies." A rhapsody is a conversation or speech that is elaborate and very emotional, so to rhapsodize is to speak that way. Someone with a tendency to rhapsodize gets carried away with the emotion of the topic. That's why when you rhapsodize you don't always notice that listeners stop listening if they don't share the same passion. WORD FAMILYrhapsodize: rhapsodized, rhapsodizes, rhapsodizing+/rhapsodise: rhapsodised, rhapsodises, rhapsodising/rhapsody: rhapsodies, rhapsodise, rhapsodize USAGE EXAMPLESThe pilgrim’s report fires the hopes of Jaufré, who rhapsodizes the countess in song. New York Times(Dec 02, 2016) He rhapsodizes about his La Bajada neighborhood, resurrecting its famous history. Washington Times(Nov 21, 2016) Their social media and Internet rhapsodized about America’s political unravelling—and even any new battles Trump might launch against them. The New Yorker(Nov 10, 2016) 1v say (something) with great enthusiasm Syn|Hyper rhapsodise enthuse utter with enthusiasm 2v recite a rhapsody Syn|Hyper rhapsodise narrate, recite, recount, tell narrate or give a detailed account of |
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