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Definition of anthemic

anthemic

/ænˈθɛm.ɪk/
an · them · ic
Adverb:anthemically
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1

Having the rousing, uplifting, or celebratory qualities of an anthem, especially in popular or rock music.

Example

"The band closed the concert with an anthemic chorus that had the entire stadium singing along."

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• Rhymes for anthemic

• Nearby Words

anterior
anteroom
anthem
anthemic
anthemis
anthias
anthill

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'anthem' plus the adjectival suffix '-ic'. The root 'anthem' comes from Old English 'antefn', which traces back via Medieval Latin to Ancient Greek 'antiphōna', meaning 'verse and response'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anthemic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anthemic
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