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)

her poetic beauty

Synonyms

• bardic
• lyric
• lyrical
• poetical
• 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 psychology of tragic dimensions can already be gleaned in poetic ways, rather than needing literal details (which unfortunately go hand in hand with the movie’s thuddingly literal hip-hop soundtrack, with tracks that explain the events on screen). —Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 8 Sep. 2024

That is until the very end when the film closes with a poetic overhead shot from cinematographer Xavi Giménez that positions Michell as a center point in a diagonal between the school community and their beloved pinguino Juan Salvador. —Beandrea July, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2024

During the Middle Ages, the poetic engravings were mostly placed on the outside of the ring. —Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024

Through poetic visuals and debates among Beninese students, Diop explores questions of cultural identity, historical trauma, and colonial redress, offering a multifaceted reflection on whether the looting can ever be repaid. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing poetic

• poetic justice
• poetic license

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