DITHYRAMBIC

dithyrambic

(adjective) of or in the manner of a dithyramb

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

dithyrambic (comparative more dithyrambic, superlative most dithyrambic)

Of, pertaining to, or resembling a dithyramb; especially, passionate, intoxicated with enthusiasm.

Noun

dithyrambic (plural dithyrambics)

A dithyramb.

Source: Wiktionary

Dith`y*ram"bic, a. Etym: [L. dithyrambicus, Gr. dithyrambique.]

Definition: Pertaining to, or resembling, a dithyramb; wild and boisterous. "Dithyrambic sallies." Longfellow.

– n.

Definition: A dithyrambic poem; a dithyramb.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition