POESY Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

poesy

noun

ˈpō-ə-zē

Definition of poesy

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

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prose

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

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poetry

Noun

The title character disdains the common folk, and the play’s complicated political discussion and harsh, jagged poetry aren’t what most picnicking playgoers are after.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Not enough people look back to the ancient world, which is more associated with epic poetry about gods and war than prose compositions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026

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