operatic

English

Etymology

opera + -ic, probably influenced by dramatic

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɒp.əˈɹæt.ɪk/
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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɑ.pɚˈæt.ɪk/, [ˌɑ.pɚˈæɾ.ɪk]
  • (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˌɔp.əˈɹæt.ɪk/, [ˌɔp.əˈɹæɾ.ɪk]

Adjective

operatic (comparative more operatic, superlative most operatic)

  1. Of, related to, or typical of opera.
    The politician's address was so flamboyant as to be operatic.

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