Acmeists

Pronunciation: /ˈæk.mi.ɪsts/

Definitions of acmeists

noun a group of early 20th-century Russian poets who advocated for clarity, simplicity, and precision in poetry

Example Sentences

A1 The acmeists were a group of Russian poets.

A2 The acmeists focused on the beauty of language in their poetry.

B1 The acmeists believed in the importance of clarity and precision in poetry.

B2 The acmeists rejected symbolism in favor of more concrete imagery.

C1 The acmeists were known for their innovative use of language and form.

C2 The acmeists were a significant literary movement in early 20th century Russia.

Examples of acmeists in a Sentence

formal The Acmeists were a group of Russian poets in the early 20th century who focused on clarity and precision in their poetry.

informal Have you heard of the Acmeists? They were a cool group of poets back in the day.

slang The Acmeists were like the OG poetry squad, keeping it real with their words.

figurative Just like the Acmeists aimed for perfection in their poetry, we should strive for excellence in everything we do.

Grammatical Forms of acmeists

• past tense: acmeistsed
• plural: acmeists
• comparative: more acmeist
• superlative: most acmeist
• present tense: acmeists
• future tense: will acmeist
• perfect tense: have acmeisted
• continuous tense: is acmeisting
• singular: acmeist
• positive degree: acmeist
• infinitive: to acmeist
• gerund: acmeisting
• participle: acmeisted

Origin and Evolution of acmeists

First Known Use: 1912 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acmeists' originated from the Greek word 'akmē', meaning highest point or peak.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a group of early 20th-century Russian poets who emphasized clarity, directness, and craftsmanship in their poetry, the term 'acmeists' has evolved to refer more broadly to any group or individuals who strive for excellence and perfection in their work.