dith·y·ram·bic I. \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|rambik, -bēk\adjective Etymology: Greek dithyrambikos, from dithyrambos + -ikos -ic 1.: of or relating to dithyrambs : composing dithyrambs 2.: like a dithyramb especially in being impassioned and elevated < he grew dithyrambic in speaking of the candidate's merits > • dith·y·ram·bi·cal·ly\-bə̇k(ə)lē, -bēk-, -li\adverb II. noun (-s) : dithyramb