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poetically

/poʊˈɛtɪkli/
po · et · i · cal · ly
Adjective:poetic
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is expressive, imaginative, or gracefully artistic, characteristic of poetry.

Example

"The author writes poetically about the quiet beauty of the autumn landscape."

2

By means of poetry, or in the form and structure of verse.

Example

"Ancient historical legends were often preserved and transmitted poetically before the rise of prose chronicles."

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poetess
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pogo
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'poetical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back through Latin 'poeticus' to Ancient Greek 'poietikos' (creative, productive), from 'poiein' (to make or create).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Poetically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/poetically
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