poetic

a. [ Cf. F. aloétique. ] Consisting chiefly of aloes; of the nature of aloes. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. [ L. poëticus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. poétiquee. ] 1. Of or pertaining to poetry; suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry; as, poetic talent, theme, work, sentiments. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Expressed in metrical form; exhibiting the imaginative or the rhythmical quality of poetry; as, a poetical composition; poetical prose. [ 1913 Webster ]

Poetic license. See License, n., 4. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a poetic manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. poétique, L. poëtica, poëtice, Gr. &unr_; (sc. &unr_;. ] The principles and rules of the art of poetry. J. Warton. [ 1913 Webster ]