| 释义 |
op·er·at·ic
I. \|äpə|rad.]ik, -rat], ]ēk\ adjective
Etymology: from opera, after such pairs as English drama : dramatic
: of, relating to, resembling, or suitable to opera
• op·er·at·i·cal·ly \]ə̇k(ə)lē, ]ēk-, -li\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
1. operatics plural but singular or plural in construction
a. : the performance or production of opera
b. : noisily histrionic behavior
< no excuse for such operatics >
2. : an operatic recording
III. adjective
: grand, dramatic, or romantic in style or effect
< operatic emotions > |