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iambic

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Relating to or consisting of iambs, a metrical foot in poetry that consists of two syllables, with the first syllable being unstressed and the second syllable being stressed.

Sense 1: Pertaining to rhythmic patterns in poetry.

Example sentence: She wrote an iambic verse that beautifully captured the essence of the sunset.

Sense 2: Pertaining to a metrical foot in poetry.

Example sentence: The iambic meter, commonly used in sonnets, gives a natural and flowing rhythm to the poem.

• Books on iambic pentameter
• Collections of iambic poetry
• Books on rhythm in poetry