rhapsodist

/ˈræpsədɪst/
noun
  1. A person who speaks or writes with great enthusiasm or ecstasy; someone who expresses extravagant praise.
    • She is a rhapsodist when it comes to describing her favorite books.
    • The food critic was a rhapsodist who could make any dish sound incredible.
    • The travel blogger is a rhapsodist who turns every destination into a poetic adventure.
  2. In ancient Greece, a performer who recited epic poetry; a rhapsode.
    • The rhapsodist captivated the crowd with his dramatic recitation of the Odyssey.
    • In ancient times, a rhapsodist would memorize and perform long epic poems.
    • The festival featured a competition among rhapsodists reciting Homer.
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