poetic

Definitions

adj

1

Relating to poetry.

Iambics are one form of poetic meter.

Some poems, echoing the purpose of early poetic treatises on scientific principles, attempt to elucidate the mathematical concepts that underlie prime numbers. Others play with primes’ cultural associations. Still others derive their structure from mathematical patterns involving primes.

2

Characteristic of poets; romantic, imaginative, etc.

3

Connecting to the soul of the beholder.

Collocations

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(adj.)

VERBS

be, sound

ADV

very

truly

Her description of the sunset was truly poetic, painting vivid pictures in everyone's minds.

almost

quite

self-consciously

The author's descriptions of nature felt self-consciously poetic, almost like she was trying too hard to impress readers.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — characteristic of or befitting poetry

poetical

adjective — of or relating to poetry

poetical

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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Iambics are one form of poetic meter.

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Some poems, echoing the purpose of early poetic treatises on scientific principles, attempt to elucidate the mathematical concepts that underlie prime numbers. Others play with primes’ cultural associ

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Haiku is a poetic form originating in Japan.

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Mary always greatly enjoyed reading Tom's poetic letters.

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Humour has justly been regarded as the finest perfection of poetic genius.

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Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.

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