Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Poetry
poetry, n. [ME < late L. poetrīa < poēta, poet.]
- Verse; metrical composition; figurative text; written work characterized by beautifully descriptive language and eloquent expression
- Text characterized by highly exaggerated description; [fig.] embellished memory; glamorized recollection; glorified remembrance.
- [Fig.] intensely beautiful thing; profoundly moving experience; occurrence which elicits deep emotions.
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