poeticize

[ poh-et-uh-sahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, po·et·i·cized, po·et·i·ciz·ing.

1. to make (thoughts, feelings, etc.) poetic; express in poetry.
2. to write poetry about (an event, occasion, etc.).

verb (used without object)

, po·et·i·cized, po·et·i·ciz·ing.

1. to speak or write poetry.

poeticize

/ pəʊˈɛtɪˌsaɪz; ˈpəʊɪˌtaɪz /

verb

1. tr to put into poetry or make poetic
2. intr to speak or write poetically

Other Words From

• over·po·eti·cize verb overpoeticized overpoeticizing
• unpo·eti·cized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of poeticize¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; poetic + -ize

Example Sentences

When we are young we adore and poeticize those with whom we are in love: love and happiness with us are synonyms.

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