What does sonnet mean?
Sonnet means A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes..
Sonnet
/ˈsɒnɪt/ · noun
Meaning
A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes..
Definitions by Sense
- A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes.
- (intransitive) To compose sonnets.
- (transitive) To celebrate in sonnets; to write a sonnet about.
Example Sentences
strains that come almost to sonneting
Synonyms for sonnet
Antonyms for sonnet
Related Words
Word Forms
- sonnets
- sonneting
- sonnetting
- sonneted
- sonnetted
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sonnet?
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What is the opposite of sonnet?
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How do you use sonnet in a sentence?
strains that come almost to sonneting
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