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poetry in Arabic

شِعْر šiʕr

UK/ˈpəʊ.ɪ.tɹi//ˈpoʊ.ə.tɹi/

poetry in Arabic: شِعْر (šiʕr). In English, poetry means literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.

Arabic words for poetry

literature composed in verse
شِعْر šiʕr

English meaning of poetry

  1. noun Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.
  2. noun A poet's literary production.
  3. noun An artistic quality that appeals to or evokes the emotions, in any medium; something having such a quality.

Full definition of poetry

poetry in a sentence

  • That 'Swan Lake' choreography is poetry in motion, fitting the musical poetry of Tchaikovski's divine score well beyond the literary inspiration.

Synonyms of poetry

poetry in other languages

Questions about poetry in Arabic

What is the meaning of poetry in Arabic?
Poetry in Arabic is شِعْر (šiʕr).
ما معنى كلمة poetry؟
Poetry: شِعْر (šiʕr).
What does poetry mean in English?
Poetry means literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.

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