Anacreontic

[ uh-nak-ree-on-tik ]

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adjectiveSometimes anacreontic .

of or in the manner of Anacreon.
convivial and amatory.

noun

anacreontic, an Anacreontic poem.

Origin of Anacreontic

First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin Anacreōnticus, equivalent to Anacreōnt- (from Greek Anakreōnt-, stem of Anakréōn ) Anacreon + -icus adjective suffix; see -ic

Other words from Anacreontic

A·nac·re·on·ti·cal·ly, adverb

Words Nearby Anacreontic

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How to use Anacreontic in a sentence

The "Anacreontic to a Plumassier" is a very delicate piece of verse, fluffy and feathery.
Thomas Moore | Stephen Gwynn
"The Anacreontic hymns of John Damascenus form a marked contrast to—" when the sentence was interrupted by a knock at the door.
Cord and Creese | James de Mille
In the succeeding example the sentiment is still more Anacreontic.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry Withrow
He said this to himself as an officer was trolling forth an Anacreontic song.
Commodore Junk | George Manville Fenn
Toast, sentiment, and Anacreontic song, succeeded each other at speedy intervals; but there was no speechifying—no politics.
Rookwood | William Harrison Ainsworth

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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