poetical

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His colleague in this translation was the eminent Assyriologist Jacob Dahl, who lends historical authority to Mr. Armitage’s poetical gifts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Before her, I'd scribe satirical or poetical critiques that had the power to gut some of the toughest people walking the planet.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2023

Full of comic scenes, the novel was in marked contrast to the spare poetical prose of Ms. Pineda’s earlier novels.

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2022

These more personal, more poetical pieces may certainly persuade readers that the creative work she highlights, the product of open and tolerant minds, is on the side of right.

From Washington Post • May 15, 2020

Master Wheatley looked the fool for keeping a poetical genius enslaved in his household.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson