poetic

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adjective

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

poetic

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less common variant of poetics sense 1b

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Adjective your description of the sun setting over the Grand Canyon was a particularly poetic piece of writing
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This poetic début novel, a finalist for the Booker Prize, is narrated largely by an unnamed curator who specializes in reconstructing scenes from the past. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 By letting its subjects speak for themselves without imposing judgments, the film offers a poetic view of alternative ways of life. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026 Leoal caught my eye with its delicate knitwear and effortless femininity, while Tadzio Reverie offered a fresh, poetic take on nautical dressing. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Here, the richness of color, sound and narration coalesce into a poetic introspection that can only be described as divine. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poetic

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Adjective

1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of poetic was in 1500

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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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