dactylic

[US]/dækˈtɪlɪk/
[UK]/dækˈtɪlɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.of or relating to a metrical foot consisting of one stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables; pertaining to a poetic meter characterized by dactyls

Phrases & Collocations

dactylic meter

dactylic rhythm

dactylic verse

dactylic foot

dactylic poetry

dactylic hexameter

dactylic line

dactylic structure

dactylic composition

dactylic analysis

Example Sentences

the poem has a dactylic rhythm that makes it unique.

many ancient greek verses are written in dactylic hexameter.

understanding dactylic meter is essential for analyzing classical poetry.

the dactylic structure of the lines adds a musical quality.

she prefers dactylic poems because of their lively flow.

in music, a dactylic beat can energize the audience.

his lecture on dactylic patterns captivated the students.

writing in dactylic form can be challenging for new poets.

she analyzed the dactylic elements in the famous epic.

the dactylic nature of the verse enhances its dramatic effect.

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