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poetic

UK
/pəʊˈɛtɪk/
US
/poʊˈɛtɪk/

Translations

poeticadjective
more poetic
Comp.
most poetic
Super.
UK
/pəʊˈɛtɪk/
US
/poʊˈɛtɪk/
The poet used poetic language to describe the sea.
Le poète a utilisé un langage poétique pour décrire la mer.
Synonyms
elegant
melodic
sensitive
imaginative
romantic
artistic
expressive
lyrical
Antonyms
unpoetic
prosaic
poeticnoun
UK
/pəʊˈetɪk/
US
/poʊˈɛtɪk/
Rare, usually in critical theory: ‘a poetic’ meaning a theory or system of poetic principles.
poétiqueEn littérature et en esthétique.
The book explores the poetic behind modern narrative forms.
L’ouvrage explore la poétique des formes narratives modernes.

Definitions

poeticadjective
Relating to or characteristic of poetry.
The novel's poetic language captivated readers with its vivid imagery.
Having an imaginative or sensitively emotional style of expression.
Her poetic description of the sunset left everyone in awe.
Having qualities of beauty or grace, often in a way that evokes deep feelings.
The dancer's movements were so poetic that they seemed to tell a story without words.
poeticnoun
A theory, aesthetic, or system of principles governing the composition or interpretation of poetry or other literature.
The director’s films follow a distinct poetic that blends realism with surreal imagery.
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