Anacreontic
anacreontic, an Anacreontic poem.
Origin of Anacreontic
1Other 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 MilleIn the succeeding example the sentiment is still more Anacreontic.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowHe said this to himself as an officer was trolling forth an Anacreontic song.
Commodore Junk | George Manville FennToast, 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
/ (əˌnækrɪˈɒntɪk) sometimes not capital /
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
an Anacreontic poem
Derived forms of Anacreontic
- Anacreontically, adverb
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