Poetic metre Synonyms

Definitions for Poetic


  • (adjective) having qualities suggestive of poetry
  • (adjective) of or relating to poetry
  • (adjective) characteristic of or befitting poetry

Definitions for Metre


  • (noun) the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
  • (noun) rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
  • (noun) (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse