poetic

adjective

po·​et·​ic pō-ˈe-tik 

1

a

: of, relating to, or characteristic of poets or poetry

b

: given to writing poetry

2

: written in verse

3

: having or expressing the qualities of poetry (as through aesthetic or emotional impact)

poetic language

her poetic beauty

Synonyms of poetic

• poetical
• lyrical
• lyric
• poeticized

Examples of poetic in a Sentence

your description of the sun setting over the Grand Canyon was a particularly poetic piece of writing

Recent Examples on the Web

The four new tracks build on the fantastical energy of Leyenda (released in May) that blends poetic lyricism with inventive arrangements. —Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 14 Nov. 2025

Jumping with ease between varying perspectives, the poetic Good Dirt is both soothing and dynamic. —Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025

At Monsieur Dior in Beverly Hills, Dominique Crenn translates the maison’s visual language into flavor—her precise, poetic culinary approach mirroring Dior’s structured elegance. —Regan Stephens, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025

Helen’s writing somehow manages to be incredibly poetic, but also really human at the same time. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing poetic

• poetic justice
• poetic license

Rhymes for poetic

• acetic
• aesthetic
• ascetic
• athletic
• cosmetic
• diegetic
• eidetic
• emetic
• esthetic
• frenetic
• genetic
• helvetic

Kids Definition

poetic

adjective

po·​et·​ic pō-ˈet-ik 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of poets or poetry

poetic words

2

: written in verse

poetical

-i-kəl

adjective

poetically

-k(ə-)lē

adverb