rhapsodize

verb

rhap·​so·​dize ˈrap-sə-ˌdīz How to pronounce rhapsodize (audio)
rhapsodized; rhapsodizing

intransitive verb

: to speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
rhapsodize about a new book

Examples of rhapsodize in a Sentence

rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings
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Sitting side by side, the two often returned to rhapsodizing about how their future fight might play out. Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025 King Charles has rhapsodized about the charms of Romania for decades. David Segal, New York Times, 1 May 2023 And the nearly 2,000 participants —even millennials and GenZers — rhapsodized about Roth. Karen Heller, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2023 Ahead of the evening portion of their date, Zach can't stop rhapsodizing about Ariel. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for rhapsodize

Word History

First Known Use

1787, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rhapsodize was in 1787

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rhapsodize. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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rhapsodize

verb
rhap·​so·​dize ˈrap-sə-ˌdīz How to pronounce rhapsodize (audio)
rhapsodized; rhapsodizing
: to speak or write with great praise

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