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

Today’s couples are focusing less on spring blooms or fall foliage, and instead are choosing wedding dates that feel both practical and poetic. —Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026

This poetic, interactive solo-theater piece blends fable and modern-day storytelling. —Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 2026

Each chapter centers on an animal, from a white rabbit and a wolf to a cow, blending stark realism with poetic imagery. —Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026

Curbed On the desperate, poetic horrors of Denis Johnson. —Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026

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