poetic

UK: pəʊˈetɪk | US: poʊˈetɪk

Definition
  1. adj. relating to or characteristic of poetry

  2. adj. possessing the qualities of poetry (e.g., beauty, elegance)

  3. adj. expressed in a imaginative or creative manner

Structure
poet <maker, creator (from Greek *poiētēs*)>ic <adjective suffix (from Greek *-ikos*)>
Etymology

The word "poetic" traces back to the Greek poiētikos, meaning "pertaining to poetry or a maker." The root poet derives from poiein ("to make, create"), reflecting poetry's role as crafted language. The suffix -ic was adopted via Latin -icus to form adjectives. Over time, "poetic" expanded beyond literal poetry to describe anything imbued with artistic beauty or expressive depth.

Examples
  1. Her speech had a poetic quality that moved the audience.

  2. The sunset painted the sky in poetic shades of orange and purple.

  3. He described his childhood memories in poetic detail.

  4. The novel’s poetic prose won critical acclaim.

  5. Even scientific facts can be expressed in poetic language.