Words To Avoid In Poetry

adjective having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty

• The novel was criticized for its prosaic writing style, lacking any poetic or imaginative elements.
• I found the movie to be quite prosaic, nothing special or exciting about it.
• The party was so prosaic, I was bored out of my mind the whole time.
• Her dreams were once vivid and colorful, but now they seemed prosaic and dull.

adjective describing something that lacks poetic qualities or characteristics

• His writing style was often criticized for being unpoetical and lacking in artistic expression.
• I never really enjoyed reading his unpoetical poems, they just didn't resonate with me.
• Her unpoetical prose was a real snooze-fest, I couldn't even finish the first page.
• The city's skyline looked unpoetical in the harsh light of day, devoid of any romantic charm.