adjective
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of or relating to opera
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histrionic or exaggerated
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Etymology
Origin of operatic
Example Sentences
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Goldsberry smartly went in a more modest folk-gospel direction for this operatic showstopper from “Carousel.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Hockney was prone to marathon sessions in the studio, particularly when his romantic life turned operatic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Bocelli would return to Mar-a-Lago for an early-2024 “charity” event, however, and Trump would keep playing his operatic renditions at his campaign stops.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Austrian vocalist Johannes Pietsch, known as JJ, triumphed at Basel in 2025 with his operatic song "Wasted Love".
From Barron's ● May 16, 2026
“That’s not the point. We pay good money for this food,” Vivian said, her voice rising to operatic levels.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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