POETIC Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

poetic

adjective

pō-ˈe-tik

Definition of poetic

as in poetical

having qualities suggestive of poetry your description of the sun setting over the Grand Canyon was a particularly poetic piece of writing

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Recent Examples of poetic The machine-to-machine conversation quickly turned into discussions of consciousness and self-awareness, producing content with spiritual, metaphysical or poetic themes. — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 Both the Smiths and mariachi music can drive even the most macho Mexican man to tears with their poetic lyrics and layered instrumentals. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 It is also marked by a modulation, and maturation, of Pavese’s poetic aims. — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 In between the swaggering pronouncements, Jaggseer waxes poetic about dusty roads and Chevy trucks and reflects on humble beginnings and hard work. — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poetic

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There are ones who are more ideological, others more poetical.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Svelte yet heavy, Clipse’s latest sees all their phonetic and poetical gifts rendered to subtly maximal effect, with their lithe vocals cresting Pharrell’s glossy surfaces like snowfall.

— Peter A. Berry, Variety, 11 July 2025

Definition of poetical

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Yet, as with many of Swift’s exes, Hiddleston will forever and always provide some sort of lyrical stimulus.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026
Some collaborators wanted to talk first, establishing a concept and lyrical world before anyone touched the melody.

— Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of lyrical

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This Special puzzle features lyric references, cultural landmarks and even historic events tied to Dylan.

— Atoosa Moinzadeh, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Richardson discusses how his early fascination with science and his enjoyment of science fiction has influenced his poetry and considers the way his aphorisms counterbalance his more lyric poems.

— Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026

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