poetic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to poetry
    poetical.
    • poetic works
    • a poetic romance
  2. adjective satellite characterized by romantic imagery
    • Turner's vision of the rainbow...was poetic
  3. adjective of or relating to poets
    • poetic insight
  4. adjective satellite characteristic of or befitting poetry
    poetical.
    • poetic diction

WordNet

Po*et"ic, Po*et"ic*al adjective (Also<
  • Poetic
  • Poetical
)
Etymology
L. poëticus, Gr. : cf. F. poétiquee.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to poetry; suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry; as, poetic talent, theme, work, sentiments. Shak.
  2. Expressed in metrical form; exhibiting the imaginative or the rhythmical quality of poetry; as, a poetical composition; poetical prose.

Webster 1913