Poeticize: meaning, definitions and examples

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poeticize

 

[ pəʊˈɛtɪsaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

writing poetry

To poeticize means to turn something into poetry or to make something poetic. It is to give a poetic form or quality to something.

Synonyms

lyricize, poetize, versify.

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Word Description / Examples
poeticize

To make something sound more beautiful and poetic; often used when describing turning ordinary language into something more expressive and artistic.

  • She has a unique talent to poeticize even the most mundane topics
versify

To convert prose or plain language into verse. It has a more technical aspect and may carry a neutral or slightly negative connotation as it sometimes implies making mechanical or less genuine poetry.

  • The children were tasked to versify their short stories as part of their literature assignment
lyricize

This is specifically used for setting words to music, especially in creating lyrics for songs. It can also refer to expressing something in a lyrical or poetic manner.

  • The songwriter managed to lyricize her personal experiences beautifully in her latest album
poetize

Similar to 'poeticize,' this is used when something is being written or described in a poetic form. It is often used in a literary context.

  • The author aims to poetize the hero's journey, making it both meaningful and profound

Examples of usage

  • He poeticized his emotions in a beautiful sonnet.
  • She poeticized the mundane aspects of life in her poems.
  • They poeticized the beauty of nature through their words.

Translations

Translations of the word "poeticize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 poetizar

🇮🇳 कविता बनाना

🇩🇪 poetisieren

🇮🇩 membuatsajak

🇺🇦 поетизувати

🇵🇱 poetyzować

🇯🇵 詩化する (shika suru)

🇫🇷 poétiser

🇪🇸 poetizar

🇹🇷 şiirleştirmek

🇰🇷 시적으로 표현하다 (sijeog-eulo pyohyeonhada)

🇸🇦 يشعر (yashaer)

🇨🇿 poetizovat

🇸🇰 poetizovať

🇨🇳 诗化 (shīhuà)

🇸🇮 poetizirati

🇮🇸 ljóðræna

🇰🇿 поэтизациялау

🇬🇪 პოეტიზება (poetizeba)

🇦🇿 poetizasiya etmək

🇲🇽 poetizar

Etymology

The word 'poeticize' originated in the 18th century, derived from the word 'poetic' with the suffix '-ize' added to indicate a verb form. It gained popularity in literary circles as poets sought to express their emotions and observations in a more poetic form. The act of poeticizing allows for a deeper exploration of themes and ideas through the beauty of language and imagery.

See also: poetaster, poetic, poetize, poetizer, poetry, poets.