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Antonyms for poem

Grammar : Noun
Spell : poh-uh m
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpoʊ əm


Definition of poem

Origin :
  • 1540s (replacing poesy in this sense), from Middle French poème (14c.), from Latin poema "composition in verse, poetry," from Greek poema "fiction, poetical work," literally "thing made or created," early variant of poiema, from poein, poiein, "to make or compose" (see poet). Spelling pome, representing an ignorant pronunciation, is attested from 1856.
  • noun highly expressive, rhythmical literary piece
Example sentences :
  • At last in desperation you embody it in a poem, an essay, a story.
  • Extract from : « Ballads of a Bohemian » by Robert W. Service
  • His wife followed his example, composing this poem as she died.
  • Extract from : « The Garden of Bright Waters » by Various
  • The poem is in four cantos, the first of which is the best, and the most characteristic of the author.
  • Extract from : « Biographical Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • As might be anticipated, the poem is in the heroic measure of Pope.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • According to Rogers, who claims to have suggested the poem, it was to have been inscribed to him.
  • Extract from : « De Libris: Prose and Verse » by Austin Dobson
  • You may judge how much of the poem remains as hitherto published.
  • Extract from : « P.'s Correspondence (From "Mosses From An Old Manse") » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Perhaps she wrote her poem about the cook instead of the camel-boys.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • Food of specific sorts is rarely, if at all, mentioned in the poem.
  • Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown
  • There are very noble sentiments and fine passages throughout the poem.
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald
  • In this poem the rhymes have their share in its humorous charm.
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

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