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poeticism

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

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of poeticism

First recorded in 1840–50; poetic + -ism

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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

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

He has a certain maleness, combined with a poeticism, on stage.

From The Guardian May 13, 2010

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