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poetic

po·et·ic [ pō éttik ] or po·et·i·cal [ pō éttik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. relating to poetry: relating to, characteristic of, or in the form of poetry

2. resembling poetry: having qualities usually associated with poetry, especially in being gracefully expressive, romantically beautiful, or elevated and uplifting

3. sensitive or insightful: characteristic of a poet, especially in possessing unusual sensitivity or insight, or in being able to express things in a beautiful or romantic way


po·et·i·cal·i·ty [ pō ètti kállətee ] noun
po·et·i·cal·ly adverb
po·et·i·cal·ness noun
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