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Poetry

The art of apprehending and interpreting ideas by the faculty of imagination; the art of idealizing in thought and in expression.

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Narrower term 1

Epos 76% connected

An epic.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 2

Genre 76% connected

A style of painting, sculpture, or other imitative art, which illustrates everyday life and manners.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Style 76% connected

An instrument used by the ancients in writing on tablets covered with wax, having one of its ends sharp, and the other blunt, and somewhat expanded,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Poetic 74% connected

Alt. of Poetical

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Poetic 74% connected

Alt. of Poetical

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Poetical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to poetry; suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry; as, poetic talent, theme, work, sentiments.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Poetical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to poetry; suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry; as, poetic talent, theme, work, sentiments.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 2

Poesy 92% connected

The art of composing poems; poetical skill or faculty; as, the heavenly gift of poesy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Verse 92% connected

A line consisting of a certain number of metrical feet (see Foot, n., 9) disposed according to metrical rules.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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