poeticize

verb

po·et·i·cize pō-ˈe-tə-ˌsīz

poeticized; poeticizing

Synonyms of poeticize next

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transitive verb

: to give a poetic quality to

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of poeticize was circa 1586

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poeticism

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poetic justice

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“Poeticize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poeticize. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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