Poetic: meaning, definitions and examples
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poetic
[ pəˈɛtɪk ]
literature
Relating to or characteristic of poetry. Showing the qualities of poetry, especially in being imaginative and emotional.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her poetic language painted a vivid picture in the reader's mind.
- The sunset cast a poetic glow over the horizon.
general
Having an imaginative or sensitively emotional style or quality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The movie was a poetic masterpiece.
- The dancer moved with a poetic grace.
Translations
Translations of the word "poetic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 poético
🇮🇳 काव्यात्मक
🇩🇪 poetisch
🇮🇩 puitis
🇺🇦 поетичний
🇵🇱 poetycki
🇯🇵 詩的
🇫🇷 poétique
🇪🇸 poético
🇹🇷 şiirsel
🇰🇷 시적인
🇸🇦 شاعري
🇨🇿 poetický
🇸🇰 poetický
🇨🇳 诗意的
🇸🇮 poetičen
🇮🇸 ljóðrænn
🇰🇿 поэтикалық
🇬🇪 პოეტური
🇦🇿 poetik
🇲🇽 poético
Word origin
The word 'poetic' comes from the Middle French word 'poetique' and the Latin word 'poeticus', both of which derive from the Greek word 'poietikos', meaning 'creative'. The term has been used to describe the qualities of poetry and imaginative expression since ancient times, reflecting the human desire to capture beauty and emotion in artistic form.
See also: poetaster, poeticize, poetize, poetizer, poetry, poets.