poetic

adjective

po·​et·​ic pō-ˈe-tik How to pronounce poetic (audio)
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

Examples of poetic in a Sentence

your description of the sun setting over the Grand Canyon was a particularly poetic piece of writing
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The rhythm of the tabla, the lament of string instruments, and the undercurrent of poetic chant form a symphony of sacred mourning and quiet hope. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 The result is a guttural yell, raw and poetic, and a real showcase for Imogen Poots as Lidia Yuknavitch, whose memoir of the same name Stewart adapted for the screen. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 17 May 2025 Kris Van Assche is out to make flower arranging more modern, more poetic — and a little disruptive. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 May 2025 These floral finds span every genre, from murder mysteries and blossoming romances to poetic reflections and more. Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for poetic

Word History

First Known Use

1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of poetic was in 1500

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“Poetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poetic. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

poetic

adjective
po·​et·​ic pō-ˈet-ik How to pronounce poetic (audio)
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

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