Poetess
noun
A woman who writes poems.
Emily Dickinson is a renowned poetess of the 19th century.
Often appears as...
- famous poetess
- renowned poetess
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Literary
noun
A woman who writes poems.
Emily Dickinson is a renowned poetess of the 19th century.
Often appears as...
- famous poetess
- renowned poetess
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
The term 'poetess' is specifically used for women, but 'poet' can refer to any gender.
Maya Angelou is celebrated as an influential poetess.
Pro Tip 2/3Seldom Used
'Poetess' is considered outdated and is rarely used in contemporary language.
She's not just a poetess; she's a literary genius!
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Shift
The decline in using 'poetess' reflects societal changes towards gender neutrality in professions.
The poetess received accolades in an era when female writers were rare.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
The term 'poetess' is specifically used for women, but 'poet' can refer to any gender.
Maya Angelou is celebrated as an influential poetess.
Pro Tip 2/3Seldom Used
'Poetess' is considered outdated and is rarely used in contemporary language.
She's not just a poetess; she's a literary genius!
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Shift
The decline in using 'poetess' reflects societal changes towards gender neutrality in professions.
The poetess received accolades in an era when female writers were rare.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
The term 'poetess' is specifically used for women, but 'poet' can refer to any gender.
Maya Angelou is celebrated as an influential poetess.
Pro Tip 2/3Seldom Used
'Poetess' is considered outdated and is rarely used in contemporary language.
She's not just a poetess; she's a literary genius!
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Shift
The decline in using 'poetess' reflects societal changes towards gender neutrality in professions.
The poetess received accolades in an era when female writers were rare.
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Video examples
Exploring Buenos Aires PIPE...
no city like this in the entire world my name is Kristen Borg I'm a travel enthusiast and a contributor for National Geographic I first came through here on my way to Patagonia taking some time to explore poetess iris is one of the best decisions I ever made the moment you step outside you're
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My Daughter, Malala PIPE...
as disobedient. If she is married very early, she has to accept. Otherwise, she will be called disobedient. And what happens at the end? In the words of a poetess, she is wedded, bedded,
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Exploring Buenos Aires PIPE...
no city like this in the entire world my name is Kristen Borg I'm a travel enthusiast and a contributor for National Geographic I first came through here on my way to Patagonia taking some time to explore poetess iris is one of the best decisions I ever made the moment you step outside you're
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My Daughter, Malala PIPE...
as disobedient. If she is married very early, she has to accept. Otherwise, she will be called disobedient. And what happens at the end? In the words of a poetess, she is wedded, bedded,
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Margo Jefferson
American Critic
Several elementary school teachers had described me as a 'future authoress or poetess.' Mother took me to meet Chicago's leading black librarian, who published a poem of mine in the magazine she edited for Negro children.
Quote examples
Margo Jefferson
American Critic
Several elementary school teachers had described me as a 'future authoress or poetess.' Mother took me to meet Chicago's leading black librarian, who published a poem of mine in the magazine she edited for Negro children.
Example 1 of 1
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