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e. e. cummings

 

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Noun e. e. cummings has 1 sense
  1. cummings, e. e. cummings, Edward Estlin Cummings - United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
    --1 is a kind of writer, author

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e. e. cummings

Definition:

e. e. cummings is a renowned American poet, playwright, and painter. Known for his distinctive style of lowercase letters, innovative use of punctuation, and nontraditional syntax, cummings is considered one of the most significant and influential poets of the 20th century.

Parts of speech:

  • Noun: e. e. cummings
  • Adjective: cummingsesque
  • Verb: cummingsize

Senses:

Sense 1:

American poet and artist

Example sentence: Have you read the latest collection of poems by e. e. cummings?

Related products: e. e. cummings poetry books

Sense 2:

Characteristic of or reminiscent of the style of e. e. cummings

Example sentence: Her handwritten notes were beautifully cummingsesque.

Sense 3:

To adopt or imitate the style or characteristics of e. e. cummings in one's own work

Example sentence: As an aspiring poet, she often tries to cummingsize her writing.

Note: e. e. cummings is often stylized with lowercase letters and periods in his name to reflect his own personal preference.

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