operatic
adjective
op·er·at·ic
ˌä-pə-ˈra-tik 
1
: of or relating to opera
2
: grand, dramatic, or romantic in style or effect
Examples of operatic in a Sentence
the fall of the scandal-ridden government seemed operatic in its scope and consequences
Recent Examples on the Web
The operatic element of Tim Burton’s Batman Returns was my favorite thing about it — the music and sets and the whole thing.
—
Jack Smart, People.com, 3 June 2025
Yours is more operatic, and my fella is more in the gangster genre.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 June 2025
Russell’s powerful, at times operatic, vocals and energetic stage presence proved the perfect foil for Ron’s distinctly quirky mien and adroit facility with words and keys.
—Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Abel Tesfaye, the singer-songwriter otherwise known as the Weeknd, literally and figuratively sets his old persona on fire in Hurry Up Tomorrow, the companion film to his somber and operatic sixth studio album of the same name.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for operatic
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jack Smart, People.com, 3 June 2025
Yours is more operatic, and my fella is more in the gangster genre.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 2 June 2025
Russell’s powerful, at times operatic, vocals and energetic stage presence proved the perfect foil for Ron’s distinctly quirky mien and adroit facility with words and keys.
—Katherine Turman, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
Abel Tesfaye, the singer-songwriter otherwise known as the Weeknd, literally and figuratively sets his old persona on fire in Hurry Up Tomorrow, the companion film to his somber and operatic sixth studio album of the same name.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 16 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for operatic
Cite this Entry
“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/operatic. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share