poetic

adjective

po·​et·​ic pō-ˈe-tik How to pronounce poetic (audio)
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

Examples of poetic in a Sentence

your description of the sun setting over the Grand Canyon was a particularly poetic piece of writing
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Gercke is quite skilled at building characters and writing humorous and poetic dialogue. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025 In the speech itself, however, Trump waxed almost poetic about the beauties of the tariff as a tool of national power. Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025 Senior Day was the 13th, a poetic opportunity for the group to celebrate their careers all on the court and finally healthy at the same time. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2025 That said tortured belle is played by Vivien Leigh, who also breathed life into Scarlett O'Hara, is one of Hollywood's most poetic twists of fate. Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for poetic

Word History

First Known Use

1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of poetic was in 1500

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“Poetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poetic. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

poetic

adjective
po·​et·​ic pō-ˈet-ik How to pronounce poetic (audio)
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

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