poetic
word
/poʊˈɛtɪk/
poh-E-tik
/pəʊˈɛtɪk/
poh-E-tik
Definition
Related to poetry, or having qualities typical of poetry, such as beauty, imagination, and deep feeling. Can also describe something as artistic or very expressive.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or descriptive; 'poetic' is used for both literal poems and anything with artistic, imaginative, or emotional qualities. Common phrases: 'poetic language', 'poetic justice'. Not used to mean 'popular'.
Spanish: poético - líricoPortuguese (BR): poético - líricoPortuguese (PT): poético - líricoChinese (Simplified): 诗意的 - 富有诗情的Chinese (Traditional): 詩意的 - 富有詩情的Hindi: काव्यात्मक - कवितामयArabic: شِعري - ذو طابع شعريBengali: কাব্যিক - কবিতাসুলভRussian: поэтичныйJapanese: 詩的なVietnamese: thơ - mang tính thơKorean: 시적인Turkish: şiirselUrdu: شاعرانہIndonesian: puitis
Example Sentences
He has a poetic way of describing everyday moments.
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The sunset over the mountains looked absolutely poetic.
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She writes poetic stories about nature.
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The movie had a poetic ending.
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Her speech was very poetic.
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There's something poetic about walking in the rain at night.
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