Example Sentences

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Even by the epic standards of churches in Rome, this was remarkably massive, with choirs once again to fill the operatically high ceilings.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

For example: Chicago weather is notoriously, operatically terrible.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2024

All of that adds — you might say operatically — welcome glamour to the otherwise doughty Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, which is in desperate need of renovation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2023

The Messiaen, sprawling and operatically excessive, would seem the better fit for van Zweden, who revels in enormity.

From New York Times • Mar. 24, 2023

“My name is Susana Chiltington,” the lady said operatically.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein