영어

poetical

gb/poʊˈɛtɪkəl/ us/poʊˈɛtɪkəl/
B2 영어
~ 25700
의미
의미 0개
adjective literary B2 relation
1

relating to poetry or poets

About poetry or the work of poets.

사용 패턴: [something] is poetical / poetical [noun]
자주 하는 실수:
Learners sometimes use "poetical" instead of the more natural modern word "poetic" in most cases. In everyday English, "poetic" is usually better: say "poetic works" or simply "poems" rather than "poetical works" unless you specifically want an old-fashioned or very literary tone.
유의어
poetic (More common modern adjective; neutral in style, while "poetical" sounds older or more literary.) | verse (Used attributively (e.g. "verse drama"); more technical and specific to writing in lines of poetry.)
반의어
prosaic (Describes writing or style that is plain or like prose, not connected with poetry.)
연어
poetical works |poetical drama |poetical diction |poetical tradition |poetical writings |poetical anthology
주제
literature |art |arts_entertainment |education |communication
예문
  • The collection brings together all of her early poetical works.
  • He wrote a detailed history of English poetical traditions in the nineteenth century.
  • Several of his poetical writings were first published in small literary magazines.
  • The course will focus on Milton’s poetical career, not his political life.
  • Her poetical drama was praised for blending theatre and verse in an original way.
학습자용 예문
  • The book contains his poetical works from 1990 to 2000.
  • She is famous for her poetical writings for children.
  • We studied the poetical language of Shakespeare in class.
  • He gave a talk on modern poetical traditions.
  • This library has many old poetical books.
adjective literary C1 property
2

beautifully imaginative like poetry

Very beautiful and full of strong feelings or imagination, in a way that is like poetry.

사용 패턴: poetical [noun] / [something] is poetical
자주 하는 실수:
Learners sometimes confuse "poetical" with "poetic" here as well. In modern English, "poetic" is usually preferred ("poetic language", "poetic description"). "Poetical" sounds more old-fashioned or deliberately literary, so it is best used in formal writing or criticism.
유의어
lyrical (Stresses strong emotion and musical, flowing language; slightly more common in modern criticism.) | romantic (Suggests idealized, emotional beauty, but can also refer to a historical movement or love stories.)
반의어
matter-of-fact (Describes language or behaviour that is plain, practical, and not at all imaginative or emotional.)
연어
poetical language |poetical description |poetical imagination |poetical vision |poetical sensibility |poetical mood
주제
art |emotion |literature |arts_entertainment |communication |education
예문
  • Her travel writing has a quiet, poetical beauty that stays with you.
  • The director created a poetical mood through slow camera movements and soft light.
  • He gave a poetical description of the city at dawn, full of colour and sound.
  • There is something deeply poetical about the way the film shows everyday life.
  • The landscape inspired him to write in a more poetical and reflective style.
학습자용 예문
  • The movie is very poetical and slow.
  • She uses poetical language to talk about the sea.
  • His letter to her was simple but very poetical.
  • The music has a soft, poetical feeling.
  • I like the poetical style of this writer.
adjective formal C1 property
3

overly romantic or flowery in style

Too romantic or pretty in style, so that it does not seem real or natural.

사용 패턴: [something] is (too) poetical / a poetical [statement/style]
자주 하는 실수:
Learners may think "poetical" is always positive. In reviews or criticism, it can be mildly negative, implying that the style is too romantic, emotional, or not realistic enough.
유의어
flowery (Suggests language that is too fancy or emotional; a common mild criticism.) | sentimental (Emphasizes excessive emotion more than decorative language.)
반의어
plain (Language that is simple and direct, without decoration or strong emotion.)
연어
a bit too poetical |overly poetical |sound poetical |rather poetical |poetical style |poetical tone
주제
literature |evaluation |emotion |communication |arts_entertainment |education
예문
  • His account of the battle is a little too poetical to be completely trustworthy.
  • The ending feels poetical rather than realistic, but some readers may enjoy that.
  • Critics complained that her speech sounded poetical and vague instead of clear.
  • The book’s poetical style sometimes gets in the way of the story.
  • To modern ears, his poetical language can seem old-fashioned and overly romantic.
학습자용 예문
  • The film is beautiful but a bit too poetical for me.
  • His letter was so poetical that it did not feel honest.
  • Some students think the writer’s style is too poetical and hard to understand.
  • Her speech sounded poetical, but it did not say much.
  • The story has a poetical ending that is not very real.
문법
기본형
poetical
IPA
GB/poʊˈɛtɪkəl/
US/poʊˈɛtɪkəl/
음절 및 강세
po - et - ic - al (4음절)
Stress on 2nd syllable (et)
활용형
Adjective
  • Base: poetical
관련 단어
Core family
poem noun A2 poet noun A2 poetry noun B1 poetic adjective B2 poetically adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unpoetic adjective
Advanced or less common
poetics noun
표현

poetical justice

1
/poʊˈɛtɪkəl d͡ʒˈʌstɪs/
idiom literary

punishment that neatly fits the crime

A situation where someone is punished in a way that is very suitable or ironic, matching what they did wrong.

예문
  • It was a kind of poetical justice when the corrupt mayor was exposed by his own lies.
  • There is poetical justice in the thief being robbed by his partner in crime.
  • The film ends with a moment of poetical justice that satisfies the audience.

poetical works

1
/poʊˈɛtɪkəl wˈɚks/
fixed phrase literary

a writer’s poems and verse

The poems and other writing in verse by a writer.

예문
  • The library has a complete edition of his poetical works.
  • In this volume her poetical works are printed together with her letters.

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