poetic — having the characteristics of poetry; imaginative, lyrical, or beautiful in expression
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the characteristics of poetry; imaginative, lyrical, or beautiful in expression
Pronunciation (IPA): /poʊˈetɪk/
Example Sentences
- His breakup text was surprisingly poetic: 'Like autumn leaves, we must fall apart to make room for new growth.'
- The chef described his burnt toast as a 'poetic interpretation of charcoal art.'
- There's something deeply poetic about the way rain falls on city streets at midnight.
poetic
ADJECTIVE[/poʊˈetɪk/]
having the characteristics of poetry; imaginative, lyrical, or beautiful in expression
having the characteristics of poetry; imaginative, lyrical, or beautiful in expression
Poetic strokes create aesthetic charm with magnetic appeal
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'poietikos' (creative, poetic), which is rooted in the verb 'poiein' (to make, to create). Originally, a poet was literally understood as 'one who creates'—emphasizing the generative, creative act at the heart of poetry.
Breakdown
Greek poiein (to make, create) + -tikos (adjective suffix meaning 'of or pertaining to') → Greek poietikos → Latin poeticus → English poetic, preserving the sense of creative composition.
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📝Examples
“His breakup text was surprisingly poetic: 'Like autumn leaves, we must fall apart to make room for new growth.'”
“The chef described his burnt toast as a 'poetic interpretation of charcoal art.'”
“There's something deeply poetic about the way rain falls on city streets at midnight.”
“Her poetic description of the cafeteria food couldn't hide the fact that it was still terrible.”
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