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poetically | poetical |

As an adverb poetically

is in a poetic manner.

As an adjective poetical is

of or pertaining to poetry, suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry.

poetically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a poetic manner.

    • poetical

    English

    Alternative forms

    * poetic

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • of or pertaining to poetry, suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry.
  • expressed in metrical form; exhibiting the imaginative or the rhythmical quality of poetry.
    • (Webster 1913)