dithyrambic
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or of the nature of a dithyramb, or an impassioned oration.
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wildly irregular in form.
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wildly enthusiastic.
adjective
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prosody of or relating to a dithyramb
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passionately eloquent
Other Word Forms
- dithyrambically adverb
- undithyrambic adjective
Etymology
Origin of dithyrambic
1595–1605; < Latin dithyrambicus < Greek dithyrambikós. See dithyramb, -ic
Example Sentences
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When I left the politicians, I went to the poets; tragic, dithyrambic, and all sorts.
From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022
Despite Beclch's dramatic flaws, the evening thrums with dithyrambic vitality whenever the Afro-American Dance Ensemble takes over the stage.
From Time Magazine Archive
The show's dithyrambic peak, "Benny's Number," is scaled with the percussive aid of Louis Prima's Sing, Sing, Sing.
From Time Magazine Archive
Nor did the times suit his lyrical temperament, which today can express itself in dithyrambic celebrations.
From Time Magazine Archive
Wilhelmi's lyric and dithyrambic head was filled with projects for pleasure, and with the eagerness of delight, he demanded a hasty determination concerning the proper use and enjoyment of the day.
From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul
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