poetic

[poh-et-ik] /poʊˈɛt ɪk/
adjective, Also, poetical
1.
possessing the qualities or charm of poetry:
poetic descriptions of nature.
2.
of or pertaining to a poet or poets.
3.
characteristic of or befitting a poet:
poetic feeling; poetic insight.
4.
endowed with the faculty or feeling of a poet:
a poetic eulogist.
5.
having or showing the sensibility of a poet:
a poetic lover.
6.
of or pertaining to poetry:
poetic literature.
7.
of the nature of or resembling poetry:
a poetic composition; poetic drama; poetic imagination.
8.
celebrated in poetry, as a place.
9.
providing a subject for poetry.
10.
of or pertaining to literature in verse form.
noun
11.
poetics.
Origin
1520-30; < Latin poēticus < Greek poiētikós. See poet, -ic
Related forms
poetically, adverb
antipoetical, adjective
antipoetically, adverb
nonpoetic, adjective
prepoetic, adjective
prepoetical, adjective
pseudopoetic, adjective
pseudopoetical, adjective
quasi-poetic, adjective
quasi-poetical, adjective
quasi-poetically, adverb
unpoetic, adjective
unpoetical, adjective
unpoetically, adverb
Examples from the web for poetic
  • He made more telling poetic connections from a deeper, wider range of information.
  • She is a magnificent writer, able to convey science with a poetic grace.
  • poetic text and stunning photographs immerse readers in the unique wonders of each sanctuary throughout this extraordinary tour.
  • Science only adds to our appreciation for poetic beauty and experiences of emotional depth.
  • As one admissions director told me at the time, they were prudential rather than poetic.
  • The party leaders did their best, with the occasional poetic flourish, to stir the emotions.
  • Some pieces were written by him and belong to the living tradition of the equally poetic and aggressive tango.
  • It's all a matter of poetic license, but then this is supposed to be science.
  • There was a quiet, poetic aura about the arrangements.
  • The result is a poetic narration that serves as the film's foundation.
British Dictionary definitions for poetic

poetic

/pəʊˈɛtɪk/
adjective
1.
of or relating to poetry
2.
characteristic of poetry, as in being elevated, sublime, etc
3.
characteristic of a poet
4.
recounted in verse
Derived Forms
poetically, adverb
Word Origin and History for poetic
adj.

1520s, from poet + -ic, or else from or influenced by Middle French poetique (c.1400), from Latin poeticus, from Greek poietikos "pertaining to poetry," literally "creative, productive," from poietos "made," verbal adjective of poiein "to make" (see poet). Related: Poetics (1727). Poetic justice "ideal justice as portrayed in plays and stories" is from 1670s. Poetic license attested by 1733.

Earlier adjective was poetical (late 14c.); also obsolete poetly (mid-15c.). Related: Poetically (early 15c.).