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po·et·ry
\ˈpōə̇.trē, -ri, also -ə̇t.r-, in rapid speech sometimes ˈpȯi.t-\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English poetrie, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin poetria, from Latin, poetess, from Greek poiētria, from poiētēs poet — more at poet
1.
a. : metrical writing : verse
< turns out 20 lines of poetry each day for the paper >
b. : the productions of a poet : poems
< a collection of 16th century poetry >
< picked up a volume of poetry >
c. poetries plural : pieces of poetry
2. : writing that formulates a concentrated imaginative awareness of experience in language chosen and arranged to create a specific emotional response through its meaning, sound, and rhythm
3.
a. : a quality that stirs the imagination or gives a sense of heightened and more meaningful existence
< the poetry with which an American train is surrounded — Henri Peyre >
< what are ceremonies but the manners and poetry of the state — New York Times Book Review >
b. : a quality of spontaneity and grace
< her dancing is pure poetry >
< has the technique and power of a great pianist, but his playing lacks poetry > |