adjective
operatic
op-uh-RAT-ihk
Operatic (adjective) means relating to opera, or dramatic and grand in the style of opera. Example: “Her operatic voice filled the entire hall without a microphone.”
adjective
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Relating to opera, or dramatic and grand in the style of opera.
"Her operatic voice filled the entire hall without a microphone."
"The finale had an almost operatic level of drama."
How to use operatic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with opera, or grand and theatrical the way opera performances are.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more operatic
- Superlative
- most operatic
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Etymology
From opera plus the adjective suffix "-ic," on the model of "dramatic."
Rhymes for operatic
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What does “operatic” mean?
The word “operatic” means relating to opera, or dramatic and grand in the style of opera. In plain terms, to do with opera, or grand and theatrical the way opera performances are.
How do you pronounce “operatic”?
“Operatic” is pronounced op-uh-RAT-ihk (/ˌɑ.pɚˈæt.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “operatic” in a sentence?
Here is “operatic” used in a sentence: “Her operatic voice filled the entire hall without a microphone.”
What part of speech is “operatic”?
“Operatic” is an adjective.
