rhapsody

UK /ˈɹæpsədi/ US /ˈɹæpsədi/
noun 5verb 3

Definitions

noun

1

An epic poem, or part of one, suitable for uninterrupted recitation.

2

An exaggeratedly enthusiastic or exalted expression of feeling in speech or writing.

Of course here Mr. Pen went off into a rhapsody through which, as we have perfect command over our own feelings, we have no reason to follow the lad. Of course, love, truth, and eternity were produced: and words were tried but found impossible to plumb the tremendous depth of his affection.

3

An instrumental composition of irregular form, often incorporating improvisation.

4

A random collection or medley; a miscellany; also, a confused string of stories, words, etc.

Such an act / That blurs the grace and blush of modesty; / Calls virtue hypocrite; takes off the rose / From the fair forehead of an innocent love / And sets a blister there; makes marriage vows / As false as dicers' oaths; O, such a deed / As from the body of contraction plucks / The very soul, and sweet religion makes / A rhapsody of words!

This concerneth not those mingle-mangles of many kinds of stuffe, or as the Grecians call them Rapsodies, that for such are published[…].

5

A literary composition consisting of miscellaneous works.

verb

1

Synonym of rhapsodize.

2

Synonym of rhapsodize.

3

Synonym of rhapsodize.

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