poetic

American  

[poh-et-ik] / poʊˈɛt ɪk /

adjective

1. possessing the qualities or charm of poetry.

   poetic descriptions of nature.

2. of or relating to a poet or poets.

3. characteristic of or befitting a poet.

   poetic feeling; poetic insight.

4. endowed with the faculty or feeling of a poet.

   a poetic eulogist.

5. having or showing the sensibility of a poet.

   a poetic lover.

6. of or relating to poetry.

   poetic literature.

7. of the nature of or resembling poetry.

   a poetic composition; poetic drama; poetic imagination.

8. celebrated in poetry, as a place.

9. providing a subject for poetry.

10. of or relating to literature in verse form.

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noun

1. poetics.

poetic British  

/ pəʊˈɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to poetry

2. characteristic of poetry, as in being elevated, sublime, etc

3. characteristic of a poet

4. recounted in verse

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Other Word Forms

• antipoetical adjective
• antipoetically adverb
• nonpoetic adjective
• poetically adverb
• prepoetic adjective
• prepoetical adjective
• pseudopoetic adjective
• pseudopoetical adjective
• quasi-poetic adjective
• quasi-poetical adjective
• quasi-poetically adverb
• unpoetic adjective
• unpoetical adjective
• unpoetically adverb

Etymology

Origin of poetic

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin poēticus, from Greek poiētikós; equivalent to poet + -ic

Example Sentences

The script is a poetic repetition of the same structure of his retirement wishes, “When I retire, I will …” You can tell he’s aging by the angle of the few lines that define his face.

From MarketWatch

In that sense, Chinatown carries its own poetic legacy, the myth that deserves to endure.

From Los Angeles Times

But among those who have spoken anonymously, some see Huntley's death as poetic justice, a blessing in disguise.

From BBC

It’s not really poetic but that’s exactly how I felt when we were writing the song.

From Los Angeles Times

She calls what she creates "poetic transformation" rather than "a slavish copy".

From BBC