I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|rambik, -bēk adjective
Etymology: Greek dithyrambikos, from dithyrambos + -ikos -ic
1. : of or relating to dithyrambs : composing dithyrambs
2. : like a dithyramb especially in being impassioned and elevated
he grew dithyrambic in speaking of the candidate's merits
• dith·y·ram·bi·cal·ly -bə̇k(ə)lē, -bēk-, -li adverb
II. noun
( -s )
: dithyramb