Poetic Terms

9 words in this vocabulary list

adjective showing great love or admiration; very fond of

  • The audience was adoring of the talented pianist's performance.
  • She has an adoring fan base that follows her every move on social media.
  • My dog gives me the most adoring looks when I come home from work.
  • The artist's adoring brush strokes brought the painting to life.

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, often used to describe beauty or attractiveness

  • The beauteous landscape was a sight to behold.
  • Wow, that sunset was so beauteous!
  • That beauteous dress is fire!
  • Her beauteous voice was music to my ears.

adjective relating to winter or occurring in winter

  • The brumal weather brought heavy snowfall to the region.
  • I can't stand this brumal cold, I miss summer already.
  • I'm over this brumal chill, it's making me want to hibernate.
  • The brumal atmosphere in the office was palpable as tensions rose during the meeting.

noun the twilight or dusk

adjective relating to or resembling twilight

  • The crepuscule painted the sky with hues of pink and purple as the sun set below the horizon.
  • Let's take a walk and enjoy the beautiful crepuscule together.
  • The crepuscule was lit, we should definitely snap a pic for the gram.
  • As the crepuscule settled in, a sense of calm washed over the bustling city.

noun a person's male lover or suitor

adjective related to or characteristic of a male lover or suitor

  • The young woman was deeply devoted to her inamorato, showering him with gifts and affection.
  • I heard that Sarah's inamorato is taking her out for a fancy dinner tonight.
  • My best friend's inamorato is always spoiling her with surprises.
  • The artist considered painting his inamorato as a symbol of his love and devotion.

noun a lover, especially one in an adulterous relationship

adjective relating to or characteristic of a paramour

  • The nobleman had a secret paramour whom he visited in the cover of night.
  • She's been seeing her paramour behind her husband's back.
  • They're sneaking around like a couple of paramours.
  • Music has always been my paramour, bringing me joy and solace in times of need.

verb to drink heartily or in large quantities

  • The guests at the gala elegantly quaffed glasses of champagne.
  • We should go to that new bar and quaff some beers.
  • Let's hit up the brewery and quaff some brews.
  • She quaffed in the beauty of the sunset, savoring every moment.

noun a word used to identify qualities, states, or conditions

  • He whispered sweet nothings in her ear as they danced at the ball.
  • She loves it when he texts her sweet nothings throughout the day.
  • I can't believe he's still feeding you those sweet nothings.
  • The politician's promises turned out to be nothing but sweet nothings.

adverb above; overhead

preposition above; overhead

  • The sun rose aboon the horizon, casting a warm glow over the countryside.
  • Let's head aboon the hill to get a better view of the city.
  • I heard he's been hanging out aboon with that new crowd lately.
  • Her spirits soared aboon the clouds when she received the good news.