Rhapsodic
/ræpˈsɒdɪk/noun
Having a highly enthusiastic, ecstatic, or effusive quality; relating to a rhapsody.
Did you know?The Greek root behind rhapsodic is tied to rhapsōidos, a performer who “stitched” epic lines together, so the word’s soul is about weaving speech into power.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
rhaptein
“to stitch, sew, or sew together”
Ancient Greek
Greek
rhapsōidos
“a reciter or singer of epic poetry, literally a “stitcher of songs””
Late Latin
Latin
rhapsodia
“a recitation or collection of epic verses”
Middle French
French
rhapsodique
“pertaining to a rhapsody; enthusiastic or discursive”
18th Century
English
rhapsodic
“characterized by rhapsody; wildly enthusiastic or ecstatic”