iambic
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Iambic hexameter verse is integrated with rap-style couplets.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2013
“The best first-act finale since Attila the Hun in Iambic Pentameter. Now, shall we purchase some snacks?”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
He raised the Iambic style and metre so as to obtain the unenviable notoriety of having been the first to dip his pen in viper's gall.
From History of English Humour, Vol. 1 With an Introduction upon Ancient Humour by L'Estrange, Alfred Guy Kingan
There are two kinds of poetic feet—the Iambic and the Trochaic.
From Ptomaine Street by Wells, Carolyn
But Æschrion the Samian, in some one of his Iambic poems, says that Glaucus the sea-deity was in love with Hydna, the daughter of Scyllus, the diver of Scione.
From The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us by Athen?us
Vocabulary lists containing iambic
Poetry: Structure and Meter
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Shakespeare
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
