The meaning of Poetry

Poetry – definition

noun
Literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.
Usage examples:
He felt a desire to investigate through poetry the subjects of pain and death
Synonims:
Poems Verse Verses Versification Metrical composition Rhythmical composition Rhymes Rhyming Balladry Penillion Poesy Parnassus

noun
Poems, esp. as a form of literature
Usage examples:
The poetry of john donne

Poetry translation into English

Poetry: translate from English into Chinese

诗歌, 诗, 诗意, 韵文

Poetry: translate from English into Dutch

Poëzie, Dichtkunst

Poetry: translate from English into French

Poésie, Vers

Poetry: translate from English into German

Poesie, Dichtung, Lyrik, Gedichte, Dichtkunst

Poetry: translate from English into Hindi

शायरी, कविता, पद्य, काव्यात्मकता, कवि‍ताएँ

Poetry: translate from English into Italian

Poesia, Verso, Arte poetica, Rima

Poetry: translate from English into Korean

시, 시가, 노래하는 마음

Poetry: translate from English into Russian

Поэзия, Стихи, Поэтичность

Poetry: translate from English into Spanish

Poesía

Word origin

late Middle English: from medieval Latin poetria, from Latin poeta ‘poet’. In early use the word sometimes referred to creative literature in general.

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Poetry – similar words

poetries

noun
Literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.
Usage examples:
He felt a desire to investigate through poetry the subjects of pain and death

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Poetry synonims

balladry

noun
Ballads collectively.
Usage examples:
A send-up of movie love balladry

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penillion

plural noun
Improvised verses in welsh sung to the accompaniment of a harp, especially in contest at an eisteddfod.
Usage examples:
Penillion singing

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poems

noun
A piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by particular attention to diction (sometimes involving rhyme), rhythm, and imagery.
Usage examples:
The sun is an important symbol in this poem

noun
A piece of writing in which the words are carefully chosen for the images and ideas they suggest, and in which the sounds of the words when read aloud often follow a particular rhythmic pattern

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poesy

noun
Poetry.
Usage examples:
They were enamoured of poesy and the fine arts

noun
Poetry
Usage examples:
He believed he would have been hailed more publicly if he had written poesy instead of prose., in t…

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rhymes

noun
Correspondence of sound between words or the endings of words, especially when these are used at the ends of lines of poetry.
Usage examples:
Poetic features such as rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration

verb
(of a word, syllable, or line) have or end with a sound that corresponds to another.
Usage examples:
Balloon rhymes with moon

verb
(of words) to have the same final sound, or to use words that have the same final sound
Usage examples:
[ i ] "love" and "above" rhyme., [ c ] can you think of a rhyme for "orange"?, [ u ] she does not u…

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rhyming

adjective
(of a word, syllable, or line) having or ending with an identical or corresponding sound to another.
Usage examples:
Pick a word such as 'pack', and then think of several rhyming words, such as 'stack' or 'sack'

verb
(of a word, syllable, or line) have or end with a sound that corresponds to another.
Usage examples:
Balloon rhymes with moon

verb
Present participle of rhyme
Usage examples:
"blue" and "flew" rhyme., can you think of a word that rhymes with "orange"?

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verse

noun
Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, typically having a rhyme.
Usage examples:
A lament in verse

verb
Speak in or compose verse; versify.
Usage examples:
He began to verse extemporaneously in her ear

combining form
Denoting an area of activity or interest or a section of society distinguished by a particular characteristic.
Usage examples:
Mediaverse

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verses

noun
Writing arranged with a metrical rhythm, typically having a rhyme.
Usage examples:
A lament in verse

verb
Speak in or compose verse; versify.
Usage examples:
He began to verse extemporaneously in her ear

noun
Writing that is arranged in a rhythmic pattern; poems
Usage examples:
[ u ] she has a talent for writing humorous verse., [ c ] we’ll sing only the first and last verses.

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versification

noun
The form of a poem, especially one whose lines have a regular rhythm
Usage examples:
The apparent casualness disguises the formality of the versification., he abandoned traditional ver…

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