ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Poesy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpəʊɪzi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Poesy is a noun meaning The art or composition of poetry.

Meaning

The art or composition of poetry.

More Meanings

  1. (intransitive, archaic) To write or perform poetry.
  2. (archaic) The class of literature comprising poems.

Example Sentences

I know not well how to excuse him, in that hee deemed his Poesie worthy to be published.
We know a poetical young gentleman—a very poetical young gentleman. We do not mean to say that he is troubled with the gift of poesy in any remarkable degree, but his countenance is of a plaintive and melancholy cast, his manner is abstracted and bespeaks affliction of soul:[…]

Word Forms

Synonyms for poesy

Depending on context, synonyms include poetry, verse.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include verse, poetry, poesie, poeme, song, poem.

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