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adjective

Definition of poeticizednext
as in poetic
having qualities suggestive of poetry a poeticized depiction of Native American life before the arrival of Europeans

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poeticized

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verb

past tense of poeticize
as in sweetened

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  1. poetic
  2. poetical
  3. softened
  4. lyrical
  5. lyric
Adjective
  • Magee recalled how uniquely present Carter was during their conversation, and how poetic.
    Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Originally written as a play, skin & bones, with its poetic and evocative prose, is a fervent exploration of Blackness, fatness, sisterhood and motherhood, faith and family.
    Shyla Watson, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of poetic
Adjective
  • For armchair travelers and avid trip planners alike, Wine & Travel Italy evokes the spirit of Bel Paese (Beautiful Country), the popular poetical appellative for Italy.
    Laura Manske, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • There is a real dangerous poetical syndrome sweeping America that must be cured.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2024
Definition of poetical
Verb
  • McDermott has softened on those decisions recently.
    Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • While the emphasis on ESG has softened, the focus on sustainable, scalable growth remains a guiding principle.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of softened
Adjective
  • Dancers ages 2 years and up will perform dance routines in tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop while telling the story of Aladdin.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Her voice is strong and lyrical, laden with purpose.
    Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of lyrical
Adjective
  • As early as 1992, MacColl was performing the song with the same lyric change.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The lyric reworks are basically telling people how to use the Cologuard test, then it gets screened.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of lyric
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