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poetry
[poh-i-tree]
noun
the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful, imaginative, or elevated thoughts.
literary work in metrical form; verse.
Antonyms:prose with poetic qualities.
poetic qualities however manifested.
the poetry of simple acts and things.
poetic spirit or feeling.
The pianist played the prelude with poetry.
something suggestive of or likened to poetry.
the pure poetry of a beautiful view on a clear day.
poetry
/ ˈəʊɪٰɪ /
noun
literature in metrical form; verse
the art or craft of writing verse
poetic qualities, spirit, or feeling in anything
anything resembling poetry in rhythm, beauty, etc
Other Word Forms
- poetryless adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of poetry1
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Example Sentences
She loved music, poetry, reading and, in particular, art.
The revisions in language, done for reasons of accessibility, diminish the poetry.
Since then, poetry - which she did only for herself or as a gift for loved ones' birthdays and weddings - has become something she has shared publicly to connect with others.
When he’s not working, Zurie likes to go on long walks, memorize poetry and discover new bookstores.
All that changed when he entered a Texas-wide poetry reading competition as a high school senior.
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Poetry is literature that is written in verse and emphasizes the rhythmic use of words to create imagery. Works of poetry are called poems. A person who writes poetry is called a poet.Poetry is a major form of literature. The biggest difference that sets poetry apart from other forms of writing is that poetry uses verse, which is concerned with meter, rather than prose, which does not. Poetry also may not use complete sentences or punctuation marks. Instead, poetry places an importance on using words and syllables that give rhythm to a poem.There are many different forms of poetry, such as haiku, elegies, and sonnets. While some types of poems have rules on how they should be written, poets often break the rules if the poem will be better for it. You can find more information about these and other forms of poetry in our article, “12 Essential Types of Poetry.”
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