anapestic

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Adjective anapestic has 1 sense

anapestic, anapaestic - (of a metric foot) characterized by two short syllables followed by a long one
Antonym: unrhetorical (indirect, via rhetorical)

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Anapestic

Definition: Relating to or containing an anapest, which is a metrical foot used in poetry consisting of two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable (e.g., understand).

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to the poetic meter known as anapest.

Example Sentence 1 (Poetry): The anapestic rhythm of the poem added a musical quality to the verses.

Sense 2: Displaying a lively and upbeat rhythm or pace.

Example Sentence 2 (Prose): The anapestic nature of the song made it perfect for dancing and cheering up the crowd.