poetic
1 antonyms and opposites of poetic, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Relating to poetry or written in the style of poetry.
Antonyms
How to use poetic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek poietikos, "creative, productive," from poieo, "to make."
Full origin of poetic →Frequently asked questions
What does “poetic” mean?
The word “poetic” means relating to poetry or written in the style of poetry. In plain terms, having the qualities of poetry — expressive, rhythmic, or emotionally resonant.
How do you pronounce “poetic”?
“Poetic” is pronounced poh-EH-tihk (/poʊˈɛtɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “poetic” in a sentence?
Here is “poetic” used in a sentence: “The novel's prose was almost poetic in places.”
What is the opposite of “poetic”?
The opposite of “poetic” — its antonyms — is prosaic.
What part of speech is “poetic”?
“Poetic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “poetic” come from?
The word “poetic” comes from Greek. From Greek poietikos, "creative, productive," from poieo, "to make.".
Is “poetic” a common word?
“Poetic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “poetic” have?
“Poetic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to poetry or written in the style of poetry.
What is the difference between poetic and lyrical?
Poetic describes anything relating to poetry or written in the style of poetry, while lyrical more specifically suggests a musical, flowing quality often associated with emotion and song. A piece of writing can be poetic without being lyrical, and vice versa, though the two overlap closely.
What does it mean to call something poetic justice?
Poetic justice describes an outcome that is fitting or ironic in a way that feels imaginative or reminiscent of how poets craft satisfying endings. It draws on the sense of poetic meaning romantic or imaginative rather than literally involving poetry.
Is poetic a formal or informal word?
Poetic is a neutral, widely used adjective suitable for both formal writing and everyday conversation. It can describe literal poetry or, more loosely, anything imaginative and evocative in the way it is expressed.