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Definition of poet

poet

/ˈpoʊ.ɪt/
po · et
Adverb:poetically
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Plural:poets
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Adjective:poetic
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• noun

1

A person who writes or composes poems, especially as a vocation or recognized literary art.

Example

"The renowned poet recited several verses from her latest collection to a captivated audience."

2

A person possessing high imaginative power, sensitivity, or lyrical grace of expression in any medium.

Example

"Critics often described the cinematographer as a visual poet of light and shadow."

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• Rhymes for poet

• Nearby Words

podranea
podunk
poem
poet
poetess
poetic
poetical

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French poete, via Latin poeta, from Ancient Greek poiētēs ('maker, author, poet'), derived from the verb poiein ('to make, create, or compose').

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