Synonyms of poesy

poesy

noun

ˈpō-ə-zē 

as in poetry

writing that uses rhythm, vivid language, and often rhyme to provoke an emotional response

in olden days young gentlemen were expected to be proficient in the art of poesy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• poetry
• verse
• song
• rhyme
• minstrelsy
• free verse
• blank verse
• vers libre

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prose

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of poesy

The collection evolved from there into Monica’s distinctive twist on some of her favorite antique and vintage pieces—charms, poesy rings and celestial motifs. — Beth Bernstein, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2022

Around my neck is my poesy ring 'adventure' necklace, with a locket holding my secret messages. — Will Kahn, Town & Country, 8 Mar. 2019

In the 1700s, simple poesy rings were popular in Europe, while in New England, Puritan men—shunning frivolous rings—were thought to have given thimbles to their betrothed (though women often cut off the tops and wore them as rings anyway). — Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2018

Expect to use up multiple pens on this novel in verse, an elegiac meditation on poesy and religion. — Katie Ward Beim-Esche, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Mar. 2018