Poético (en. Poetic)

/poˈetiko/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Referring to or belonging to poetry.
His writing has a poetic style that enchants readers.
Su escritura tiene un estilo poético que encanta a los lectores.
Evoking feelings of beauty or emotion.
The landscape at sunset is truly poetic.
El paisaje al atardecer es realmente poético.
Having an elevating or idealistic character.
His words were so poetic that they inspired everyone present.
Sus palabras eran tan poéticas que inspiraron a todos los presentes.

Etymology

From the Greek 'poietikos', meaning 'creator' or 'producer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poetic and prosaic
Which contrasts a romantic approach with a realistic one.
poético y prosaico
has a poetic air
Which has a special beauty or charm.
tiene un aire poético
a poetic language
A language that uses literary resources to evoke emotions.
un lenguaje poético

Related Words

poetry
A form of literary expression that uses meter and rhyme.
poesía
poet
A person who writes poetry.
poeta
poetic
Adjective that describes something related to poetry.
poético

Slang Meanings

A style of speaking that sounds nicer than it is.
That speech was more poetic than practical.
Ese discurso fue más poético que práctico.
Something that is excessively beautiful or romantic.
That song is so poetic that it seems like it’s taken from a dream.
Esa canción es tan poética que parece sacada de un sueño.