poetic: meaning and definitions

Of or relating to poetry: poetic works.

Having a quality or style characteristic of poetry: poetic diction.

Suitable as a subject for poetry: a poetic romance.

Of, relating to, or befitting a poet: poetic insight.

Characterized by romantic imagery: "Turner's vision of the rainbow . . . was poetic, and he knew it” ( Lawrence Gowing).

The theory or practice of writing poetry; poetics.