Anacreontic

[ uh-nak-ree-on-tik ]
/ əˌnæk riˈɒn tɪk /
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adjective

(sometimes lowercase) of or in the manner of Anacreon.
(sometimes lowercase) convivial and amatory.

noun

(lowercase) an Anacreontic poem.

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Origin of Anacreontic

1650–60; < Latin Anacreōnticus, equivalent to Anacreōnt- (< Greek Anakreōnt-, stem of Anakréōn) Anacreon + -icus -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM Anacreontic

A·nac·re·on·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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Words related to anacreontic

amatory, amorous, ardent, brotherly, doting, enamored, erotic, fervent, fervid, impassioned, indulgent, loving, tender, warm, overindulgent, sisterly

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British Dictionary definitions for anacreontic

Anacreontic
/ (əˌnækrɪˈɒntɪk) sometimes not capital /

adjective

in the manner of the Greek lyric poet Anacreon (?572–?488 bc), noted for his short songs celebrating love and wine
(of verse) in praise of love or wine; amatory or convivial

noun

an Anacreontic poem

Derived forms of Anacreontic

Anacreontically, adverb
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