adj
poetic
poh-EH-tihk
adj
1
Relating to poetry or written in the style of poetry.
"The novel's prose was almost poetic in places."
2
Romantic or imaginative in a way reminiscent of poets.
"There was something poetic about the way the two old friends reunited."
How to Use Poetic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving the qualities of poetry — expressive, rhythmic, or emotionally resonant.
Common pairings
poetic justice
poetic language
poetic imagery
Word Forms
more poetic comparative, most poetic superlative
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Etymology
From Greek poietikos, "creative, productive," from poieo, "to make."
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