Anacreontic

[ uh-nak-ree-on-tik ]

adjective

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

noun

1. anacreontic, an Anacreontic poem.

Anacreontic

/ əˌnækrɪˈɒntɪk /

adjective

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

noun

1. an Anacreontic poem

Derived Forms

• Aˌnacreˈontically, adverb

Other Words From

• A·nacre·onti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of Anacreontic¹

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

Example Sentences

The "Anacreontic to a Plumassier" is a very delicate piece of verse, fluffy and feathery.

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"The Anacreontic hymns of John Damascenus form a marked contrast to—" when the sentence was interrupted by a knock at the door.

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In the succeeding example the sentiment is still more Anacreontic.

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He said this to himself as an officer was trolling forth an anacreontic song.

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Toast, sentiment, and anacreontic song, succeeded each other at speedy intervals; but there was no speechifying—no politics.

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