rhapsodic

Example Sentences

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Since Shakespeare’s verse for the young lovers is among his most rhapsodic and hypnotically beautiful, the choice is dismaying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

More unorthodox still is Attia’s rhapsodic ode to rapamycin, a drug derived from an antifungal agent first discovered in the soil of a volcanic crater on Easter Island.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

Revisiting old favorites: I’m a big believer in the joys of rereading, and over the past few years had the chance to wax rhapsodic about some books close to my heart.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 23, 2023

And Jennifer Lopez and Lily Collins — who each chose Shetty to lead their respective wedding ceremonies — wax rhapsodic about him over email.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2023

“Oh! to be able to paint in color rather than in words!” exclaimed Miss Mayblunt, losing herself in a rhapsodic dream as she looked at him.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin