Word POET: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

poet

🇺🇸 [ˈpəʊɪt]

Meanings

A person who writes poems, often one who has a special talent for expressing feelings, ideas, and stories in verse. Poets are known for their creativity and use of literary devices such as metaphor, rhyme, and symbolism. Many poets influence culture and society through their work.

Examples

• He is a famous poet known for his romantic poetry.
• The poet recited his work at the literary event.
• She always dreamed of becoming a poet.

Synonyms

verse-writer • bard • lyricist

Antonyms

prose-writer • novelist • author