Antonyms for rhapsodize


Grammar : Verb
Spell : rap-suh-dahyz
Phonetic Transcription : ˈræp səˌdaɪz


Definition of rhapsodize

Origin :
  • c.1600, "to piece together;" 1806, "to talk rhapsodically;" see rhapsody + -ize. Related: Rhapsodized; rhapsodizing.
  • verb rave
Example sentences :
  • A vision for an artist to rhapsodize over; but for a God to paint!
  • Extract from : « The Cave of Gold » by Everett McNeil
  • I do not wish to rhapsodize; he would have been the first to object to this.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Johannes Brahms (Vol 1 of 2) » by Florence May
  • I had a suspicion, but held my peace and let her rhapsodize.
  • Extract from : « The Mayor's Wife » by Anna Katherine Green
  • "You must forgive me if I have seemed to rhapsodize," the young man stammered.
  • Extract from : « The Sword of Damocles » by Anna Katharine Green
  • Instead of answering the question, Valentine instantly began to rhapsodize about the child's face.
  • Extract from : « Hide and Seek » by Wilkie Collins
  • We exhibit it to strangers as we show them the Natural Bridge and Monticello, and expect them to rhapsodize.
  • Extract from : « The Valiants of Virginia » by Hallie Erminie Rives
  • A beautiful woman choosing to rhapsodize has her way, and is not subjected to the critical commentary within us.
  • Extract from : « Diana of the Crossways, Complete » by George Meredith
  • I hate these folks who rhapsodize sentimentally over children as 'potential little men.'
  • Extract from : « Penguin Persons & Peppermints » by Walter Prichard Eaton
  • Madge's hand lay like a span of snow upon my arm, and—but this time I will restrain my tendency to rhapsodize.
  • Extract from : « Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall » by Charles Major
  • Poor little girl, I wish you had something more tangible than illusions to rhapsodize over.
  • Extract from : « Medoline Selwyn's Work » by Mrs. J. J. Colter

Synonyms for rhapsodize

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