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DITHYRAMBIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does dithyrambic mean?
• DITHYRAMBIC (adjective)
The adjective DITHYRAMBIC has 1 sense:
1. of or in the manner of a dithyramb
Familiarity information: DITHYRAMBIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or in the manner of a dithyramb
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
dithyramb (a wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing)
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