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
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the fall of the scandal-ridden government seemed operatic in its scope and consequences
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
While pet-sitting for a client, Valente performed an impromptu operatic meow to grab the cat's attention for a photo—an effort that worked flawlessly.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
The operatic singer, 51, got quite the surprise when fellow 2025 Grammy nominee Todd Boss, 56, popped the question on the red carpet at the Feb. 2 ceremony in Los Angeles.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Zora’s hyperpop influences and slick production chops still shine throughout the first half of the record, but her sonic palette has widened, incorporating glam rock guitar riffs and operatic vocals reminiscent of fellow Minneapolis musician Prince.
—James Factora, Them, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Operatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/operatic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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