poeticism

American  

[poh-et-uh-siz-uhm] / poʊˈɛt əˌsɪz əm /

noun

1. a poetic expression that has become hackneyed, forced, or artificial.

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Etymology

Origin of poeticism

First recorded in 1840–50; poetic + -ism

Example Sentences

Onda returns again and again to a disjointed sort of poeticism that circles around the core idea by firing off questions and trying out slightly augmented versions of the same sentence, akin to stream-of-consciousness.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2023

The poeticism of the lyrics is the specific muddied with the abstract.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2022

As you move through her career, Smith’s albums become increasingly hit and miss, though even the misses have their moments, each bearing testament to her dedication to profundity and poeticism.

From The Guardian • Jun. 10, 2020

It’s worth sifting through the sometimes half-baked philosophizing and breathy poeticism to see through his eyes.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2017

For all its brooding atmosphere and visual poeticism, the film offers a perspective on the lives of its characters that feels narrow and superficial.

From New York Times • May 21, 2015