Synonyms for
Poetic
Definition
relating to poetry or poets
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- poetic justice
- poetic license
- poetic language
- poetic form
- poetic device
- poetic expression
- poetic beauty
Word family
noun poetry
adverb poetically
Usage note
Often used to describe language or imagery that is beautiful, imaginative, and evocative, or to refer to a sense of ideal justice or fairness. Can sometimes imply excessive sentimentality if used negatively.
Example sentences
- The poet's use of language was very poetic.
- She wrote a poetic essay about nature.
- The sunset was so beautiful, it was almost poetic.
- His words were so poetic, they brought tears to my eyes.
- The song had a very poetic melody.
Quotes
Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility. - William Wordsworth
Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion; it is not the expression of personality, but an escape from personality. But, of course, only those who have personality and emotions know what it means to want to escape from these things. - T.S. Eliot
Poetry is the rhythmical creation of beauty in words. - Edgar Allan Poe