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

To how landscape is being domesticated and regenerated, so there’s a very poetic look into what a landscape could be. —Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026

Naples inspires poetic reflection, and Rosi’s contemplative style inspires us to think beyond the frame and the immediate subject matter. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026

Also, there’s just something poetic and reciprocal about your child passing on some of their DNA to you. —Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2026

Even as a child, Nico’s poetic voice sets him apart, though his environment constantly threatens to define him. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Mar. 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