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

anaconda, Anacostia, Anacostia River, anacoustic, Anacreon, Anacreontic, anacrogynous, anacrotic, anacrotic pulse, anacrotism, anacrusis

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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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