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

• 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

Gently narrated in an authentically childlike, poetic voice, Faith is illustrated by Mokshini with lush colors and dreamy, sweeping acrylic and watercolor reminiscent of the artwork in Madeline books. —Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025

Etienne Racine – Solo Exhibition Canadian street photographer Etienne Racine brings a raw, poetic edge to Arles with striking black-and-white images pasted throughout the city and in his gallery show. —Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

What was important to us, in addition to the thematic and comic side of the film, was the visual, poetic side, trying to invent interesting movements and zooms. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025

Friendship, defined by the deep brooding vocals and poetic intellectual lyrics of Dan Wriggins, is downcast, where 2nd Grade is upbeat. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 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