How to Pronounce "poetic justice"
expression
poh-ET-ik JUH-stis
poh-ET-ik JUHS-tis
Definition
When something bad happens to someone because of their own bad actions, especially in a way that feels fair or satisfying, it is called poetic justice.
IPA Transcription
American English
poʊˈɛtɪk/ /ˈdʒəstəs/, /ˈdʒəstɪs
British English
pəʊˈɛtɪk/ /dʒˈʌstɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
poh-ET-ik JUH-stis
UK
poh-ET-ik JUHS-tis
Listen in Context
It was poetic justice when the thief lost his own wallet.
The villain went to jail—what poetic justice!
Many movies end with poetic justice for the bad guy.
Some people say getting fired was poetic justice after all the trouble he caused.