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

A portrait of James Russell Lowell, his overpraised poetical antecedent, was hung proudly in his study.

From New York Times • Aug. 12, 2022

This new way of painting reflected something deeper, something inherently poetical.

From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2020

“I arrived just as the children were climbing aboard this noble coach of polished ebony, if you don’t mind the poetical language. My muse seems to be back in full force.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood