poetry
gb/pˈoʊətɹi/ us/pˈoʊətɹi/
B1
English
~ 2900
költészet, költőiség
NOUN
B1
1
költészet
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] writes poetry
She has been writing poetry since she was a teenager.
Tizenéves kora óta ír verseket.
Poetry can express emotions that are hard to put into plain words.
A költészet olyan érzelmeket is ki tud fejezni, amelyeket nehéz egyszerű szavakkal megfogalmazni.
The festival will feature readings of contemporary poetry.
He published a book of poetry last year.
Poetry often uses imagery to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.
Learner examples
I like to read poetry before bed.
Szeretek lefekvés előtt verseket olvasni.
He writes poetry about nature.
A természetről ír verseket.
She studies poetry at school.
We read old poetry in class.
Poetry is different from normal writing.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'poetry' (the art form) with 'poem' (a single work).
Meaning
Literary work in verse form
Collocations
love poetry
|modern poetry
|write poetry
|poetry reading
|poetry collection
Synonyms
verse (Often refers to a single line or section of poetry, but can also mean poetry in general.)
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poem (Refers to an individual piece of poetry rather than the art form as a whole.)
Antonyms
prose (Refers to ordinary written or spoken language without metrical structure, the opposite of poetry's verse form.)
Themes
literature
|art
|expression
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Writing that uses rhythm and beautiful language to show ideas or feelings, usually in lines and verses.
Literary writing that uses rhythm, style, and often metaphor to express ideas and emotions, typically arranged in lines and stanzas.
NOUN
B2
LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
the poetry of [something]
There is poetry in the way she dances.
Van valami költői abban, ahogy táncol.
The film captures the poetry of everyday life.
A film megragadja a mindennapi élet költészetét.
He found poetry in the city streets at night.
Learner examples
There is poetry in her smile.
Van valami költői a mosolyában.
I see poetry in the sunset.
Költői szépséget látok a naplementében.
The music has poetry.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this sense is figurative and not about written poems.
Meaning
Beautiful, artistic quality like a poem
Collocations
poetry of motion
|poetry in music
|find poetry in [something]
Synonyms
lyricism (Emphasizes musical or emotional expression similar to poetry.)
Antonyms
banality (Lacking originality or beauty; the opposite of poetic quality.)
Themes
art
|emotion
|arts_entertainment
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A special beauty or feeling in something that is like what you find in poems.
A quality of beauty, grace, or deep emotion in something, reminiscent of the qualities found in poems.
Grammar
Dictionary form
poetry
IPA
GB/pˈoʊətɹi/
US/pˈoʊətɹi/
Syllables & stress
po - etry (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (po)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: poetry
- Plural: poetry
Word family
Expressions
epic poetry
1/ˈɛpɪk pˈoʊətɹi/
fixed phrase
formal
Long poem about heroic deeds
A very long poem that tells a story about heroes or great events.
Examples
- Homer's 'Iliad' is a classic example of epic poetry.
- Epic poetry often reflects the values of its culture.
poetry in motion
1/pˈoʊətɹi ˈɪn mˈoʊʃən/
idiom
Extremely graceful movement
When someone or something moves in a very beautiful and smooth way.
Examples
- Watching the skater glide across the ice was pure poetry in motion.
- The way the team worked together was like poetry in motion.
slam poetry
1/slˈæm pˈoʊətɹi/
fixed phrase
Competitive spoken-word performance
A kind of competition where people perform their own poems out loud with strong feeling.
Examples
- He performs slam poetry at local cafes.
- Slam poetry events attract many young artists.