Synonyms for

Poe

Verb / pəʊ / Another word for poe — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Poe is a surname or a short form of the name Edgar Allan Poe, an American writer, poet, and literary critic.

Synonyms & similar words

edgarallanpoe poe Poe-esque Poe-like Poe-tic Poe-tical Poe-tish

Synonyms by register

Formal

melancholy somber lugubrious doleful

Informal

sad gloomy down bummed out

Literary

woeful mournful plaintive

Antonyms

joyful happy cheerful lighthearted merry uplifting

Common collocations

  • poe mood
  • poe atmosphere
  • poe writing
  • poe stories
  • poe poetry
  • poe themes

Word family

noun poe
adjective poetic

Usage note

The word 'poe' is primarily used as a noun referring to Edgar Allan Poe. As an adjective, it's less common and often implies a dark, melancholic, or macabre tone, similar to Poe's literary style.

Example sentences

  1. Edgar Allan Poe was a famous writer who wrote spooky stories.
  2. I read a book of Poe's poems.
  3. Poe's stories are really scary.
  4. Poe wrote a lot of stories about death.
  5. I liked Poe's story about the raven.

Quotes

  • All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. - Edgar Allan Poe
  • I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity. - Edgar Allan Poe
  • The death of a beautiful woman is, unquestionably, the most poetical topic in the world. - Edgar Allan Poe

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