poetry

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpəʊɪtɹi/
/ˈpoʊətɹi/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.

Synonyms
poesy verse
Antonyms
prose
2 Definition

A poet's literary production.

3 Definition

An artistic quality that appeals to or evokes the emotions, in any medium; something having such a quality.

Example Sentences
  • That 'Swan Lake' choreography is poetry in motion, fitting the musical poetry of Tchaikovski's divine score well beyond the literary inspiration.