poetic
Translation
poetic, poetical
Examples
The sunset had a poetic beauty.
The sunset had a poetic beauty.
He used very poetic language in his speech.
He used very poetic language in his speech.
Grammar Patterns
((poetic)) + noun describing (sth.) as poetic She has a poetic way of speaking.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lyrical, expressive, imaginative; Antonyms: prosaic, literal
Etymology
From Greek 'poietikos' (creative), from 'poiein' (to make). The suffix '-ic' forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
Describes the quality of something a 'poet' would write. Think of beautiful, emotional imagery.