In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
POETIC
poetic
(adjective) characterized by romantic imagery; “Turner’s vision of the rainbow...was poetic”
poetic, poetical
(adjective) characteristic of or befitting poetry; “poetic diction”
poetic, poetical
(adjective) of or relating to poetry; “poetic works”; “a poetic romance”
poetic
(adjective) of or relating to poets; “poetic insight”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
poetic (comparative more poetic, superlative most poetic)
Relating to poetry.
Characteristic of poets; romantic, imaginative, etc.
Connecting to the soul of the beholder.
Antonyms
• prosaic
Source: Wiktionary
Po*et"ic, Po*et"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. poëticus, Gr. poétiquee.]
1. Of or pertaining to poetry; suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry; as, poetic talent, theme, work, sentiments. Shak.
2. Expressed in metrical form; exhibiting the imaginative or the rhythmical quality of poetry; as, a poetical composition; poetical prose. Poetic license. See License, n., 4.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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