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versified

 

[ ˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

poetry style

Versified refers to something that has been put into verse or poetry. It is often used to describe prose or other forms of writing that have been adapted to create a rhythm or structure typical of poetry. This can enhance the emotional impact and artistic quality of the original text. The term suggests a transformation from standard language into a more stylized form.

Synonyms

metered, poetic, rhymed.

Examples of usage

  • The writer versified the story into a heartfelt poem.
  • He versified her words, capturing their essence beautifully.
  • The ancient text was versified to make it more accessible.
  • They prefer to read books that have been versified for a lyrical experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "versified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 versificado

🇮🇳 कविता में लिखित

🇩🇪 versifiziert

🇮🇩 versifikasi

🇺🇦 віршований

🇵🇱 wersyfikowany

🇯🇵 韻文の

🇫🇷 versifié

🇪🇸 versificado

🇹🇷 dizelere dökülmüş

🇰🇷 운문으로 작성된

🇸🇦 موزون

🇨🇿 veršovaný

🇸🇰 veršovaný

🇨🇳 韵文化的

🇸🇮 verzificiran

🇮🇸 ljóðrænn

🇰🇿 өлең түрінде жазылған

🇬🇪 მოწერილი

🇦🇿 bədii şəkildə yazılmış

🇲🇽 versificado

Etymology

The term 'versified' derives from the Latin word 'versificare', which means 'to turn into verse'. The word has been in use since the late 16th century, during a period when poets and writers sought to craft their prose into more elegant and rhythmic forms. This transformation often aimed at enhancing the literary quality of texts, making them more appealing and engaging to readers. The concept of versification became prominent in various literary traditions around the world, influencing how narratives and themes were expressed in poetry. Today, 'versified' is used in both literary analysis and creative writing, reflecting an ongoing relationship between prose and poetry.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,980 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.