POET'IC POET'ICAL, adjective [Latin poeticus.] 1. Pertaining to poetry; suitable to poetry; as a poetical genius; poetic turn or talent; poetic license. 2. Expressed in poetry or measure; as a poetical composition. 3. Possessing the peculiar beauties of poetry; sublime; as a composition or passage highly poetical.
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