poetic

adjective

po·​et·​ic pō-ˈe-tik 

1

a

: of, relating to, or characteristic of poets or poetry

b

: given to writing poetry

2

: written in verse

3

: having or expressing the qualities of poetry (as through aesthetic or emotional impact)

her poetic beauty

Synonyms

• bardic
• lyric
• lyrical
• poetical
• poeticized

Examples of poetic in a Sentence

your description of the sun setting over the Grand Canyon was a particularly poetic piece of writing

Recent Examples on the Web

The investigative duo soon realizes their killer commits his crimes to a soundtrack, leaving poetic calling cards on the corpses. —John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Jan. 2025

An innocent interpretation is that the person isn’t the type that writes poems and has simply gone to AI for help in getting a poetic piece composed. —Lance Eliot, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025

The 12-song set is a true reflection of his artistic essence: deeply introspective, poetic lyrics that address social criticism, intertwined with stories of love and humanity. —Ingrid Fajardo, Billboard, 17 Jan. 2025

In this early example of auto-fiction, Mishima offers a poetic analysis of his sentimental education as a young man whose sadomasochistic gay fantasies clash with the conventions of his upper-class upbringing. —Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 9 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing poetic

• poetic justice
• poetic license

Kids Definition

poetic

adjective

po·​et·​ic pō-ˈet-ik 

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of poets or poetry

poetic words

2

: written in verse

poetical

-i-kəl

adjective

poetically

-k(ə-)lē

adverb