literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style, rhythm, and often meter; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.
poet+ry
Shared component: poet · maker
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poet
maker
Related forms: poet · 5 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesRelating to or characteristic of poetry.
poet+ic
Shared component: poet · maker
a female poet.
poet+ess
Shared component: poet · maker
The study of the principles and forms of poetry
poet+ics
Shared component: poet · maker
having the qualities of poetry; imaginative and emotional in expression
poet+ic+al
Shared component: poet · maker