light verse

noun

verse that is written to entertain, amuse, or please, often by the subtlety of its form rather than by its literary quality.

Words Nearby light verse

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A would-be writer of light verse who has not an ironical habit of mind had better change his purpose and write an epic.
London Lyrics | Frederick Locker
He was a dabbler in light verse, and had been elected to the college funny paper.
The Seven-Branched Candlestick | Gilbert W. (Gilbert Wolf) Gabriel
His wit and his skill in light verse had won him a great reputation, and he was one of the idols of the Parisian salons.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 | Various
Constantin Huyghens wrote light verse with intricate metres, and an occasional epigram.
A Wanderer in Holland | E. V. Lucas
It was a little volume of light verse, and it whiled away the time until his hostess reappeared.
The Gay Adventure | Richard Bird

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