operatic — relating to or characteristic of opera
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or characteristic of opera
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːpəˈrætɪk/
Example Sentences
- My mom's operatic reaction to finding out I ate the last slice of cake was worthy of Broadway.
- The operatic soprano's voice soared through the concert hall like a bird in flight.
- He delivered the bad news with such operatic intensity that everyone thought he was joking.
operatic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɑːpəˈrætɪk/]
relating to or characteristic of opera
Her operatic farewell at the train station made every passerby stop and stare.
Her operatic voice turns dramatic and automatic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Italian 'opera', which comes from Latin 'opus' meaning 'work' or 'composition'. The adjective suffix '-ic' was added to create 'operatic' in the 17th century, as the operatic art form emerged in Italy and subsequently spread throughout Europe.
Breakdown
opera (Italian for a musical dramatic work, from Latin opus meaning 'work') + -ic (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'of or relating to').
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📝Examples
“My mom's operatic reaction to finding out I ate the last slice of cake was worthy of Broadway.”
“The operatic soprano's voice soared through the concert hall like a bird in flight.”
“He delivered the bad news with such operatic intensity that everyone thought he was joking.”
“The operatic adaptation of the novel brought new emotional depth to the story.”
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