What does poetic mean?
Poetic means Relating to poetry..
Poetic
/pəʊˈɛtɪk/ · adjective
Meaning
Relating to poetry..
Definitions by Sense
- Relating to poetry.
- Characteristic of poets; romantic, imaginative, etc.
- Connecting to the soul of the beholder.
Example Sentences
Iambics are one form of poetic meter.
Some poems, echoing the purpose of early poetic treatises on scientific principles, attempt to elucidate the mathematical concepts that underlie prime numbers. Others play with primes’ cultural associations. Still others derive their structure from mathematical patterns involving primes.
Synonyms for poetic
Antonyms for poetic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more poetic
- most poetic
- poetick
- poëtic
- poetical
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for poetic?
Common synonyms include figurative, rhetorical, poetical, nonliteral.
What is the opposite of poetic?
Possible antonyms include prosaic.
How do you use poetic in a sentence?
Iambics are one form of poetic meter.
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