1. Plural of dithyramb: a passionate, enthusiastic, or ecstatic speech or piece of writing; a wild or exuberant utterance.
Usage: Often used to describe flowery, over-the-top praise or emotional expression.
2. In classical literature: lyric poems or choral songs originally sung in honor of Dionysus, characterized by wild enthusiasm and irregular form.
Usage: archaic; literary

Examples

• The critic's dithyrambs about the new film were so exaggerated that few readers took them seriously.
• She launched into dithyrambs of praise for her mentor's achievements.
• His dithyrambs about the restaurant's food seemed over-the-top and unconvincing.
• The ancient Greeks performed dithyrambs at festivals dedicated to Dionysus.
• The poet's dithyrambs expressed raw emotion and unbridled passion.
• Rather than offering balanced reviews, he tends to write dithyrambs whenever he encounters something he likes.