dithyrambic

dith·y·ramb  (dth-rm, -rmb)

n.

1. A frenzied, impassioned choric hymn and dance of ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus.

2. An irregular poetic expression suggestive of the ancient Greek dithyramb.

3. A wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing.

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[Latin dthyrambus, from Greek dthurambos.]

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dithy·rambic adj.

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dithyrambic [ˌdɪθɪˈræmbɪk]

adj

1. (Literature / Poetry) Prosody of or relating to a dithyramb

2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) passionately eloquent

dithyrambically  adv

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

dithyrambic - of or in the manner of a dithyramb