po|et|ic

po|et|ic «poh EHT ihk», adjective, noun.

–adj.

1. having to do with poems or poets: »

the ranks of the poetic tribe (William Cowper).

2. suitable for poems or poets: »

“Alas,” “o'er,” “plenteous,” and “blithe” are poetic words.

3. showing beautiful or imaginative language, imagery, or thought: »

She has such poetic fancies as calling the clouds sheep and the new moon a boat.

SYNONYM(S): lyrical.

4. consisting of verse or poems: »

a poetic translation.

–n.

= poetics. (Cf. ↑poetics)

–po|et´i|cal|ly, adverb.

–po|et´i|cal|ness, noun.