rhapsodical

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His music reflected none of the warm rhapsodical reveries of Chopin and Liszt but, rather, foreshadowed Mahler and Bruckner.

From Time Magazine Archive

I might say that while Brahms is characterised by a musing reflective element, in Liszt a rhapsodical element has the upper hand, and can be felt as a disturbing element in his weaker works.

From Franz Liszt by Huneker, James

We need not follow Dr. Farrar in his rhapsodical references to the various achievements of the Bible.

From The Book Of God In The Light Of The Higher Criticism by Foote, G. W. (George William)

The invitation was despatched forthwith, and such a rhapsodical acceptance received by return of post as effectually dispelled Peggy’s fears lest her friend might have outgrown her old peculiarities.

From More About Peggy by Unknown

As a practical politician, then, let it be frankly admitted that Hugo was a failure; that in his speeches he was frequently rhapsodical; and that he could take no initiative in practical legislation.

From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett