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poetic
Having the qualities of poetry; poetical. The term describes expressive, imagery-rich, or atmospheric language or presentation.
Sie beschrieb den Sonnenuntergang mit sehr poetischen Worten.
She described the sunset in very poetic words.
poetic
In a figurative sense, also unrealistic, dreamy, or impractical.
Seine Vorstellungen vom Leben auf dem Land waren eher poetisch als realistisch.
His ideas about life in the countryside were more poetic than realistic.
The adjective 'poetisch' (poetic) belongs to the word family of 'die Poesie' (poetry) and 'der Poet' (poet). So it describes something that has the qualities of poetry.
Seine Briefe waren voller Poesie und hatten eine sehr poetische Wirkung.
His letters were full of poetry and had a very poetic effect.
In its main meaning, 'poetisch' (poetic) is often used to describe language or art. Typical combinations are 'poetische Sprache' (poetic language), 'poetische Bilder' (poetic images), or 'eine poetische Beschreibung' (a poetic description).
Der Film beeindruckte durch seine poetischen Bilder der Natur.
The film impressed viewers with its poetic images of nature.
The figurative meaning 'wirklichkeitsfremd' (unrealistic) is often recognizable from context. It is usually used for ideas, plans, or notions and has a slightly critical undertone.
Sein Plan, ohne Geld die Welt zu bereisen, ist eine ziemlich poetische Idee.
His plan to travel the world without money is a rather poetic idea.
literary
Literarisch describes an artistic style characteristic of elevated prose or poetry. Poetisch particularly emphasizes imagery, sound, or mood. A sophisticatedly crafted passage of prose can therefore be called literarisch; when its images and atmosphere are the focus, poetisch is more precise.
Mit ihren starken Bildern und ihrer ruhigen Stimmung wirkt dieselbe Landschaftsbeschreibung poetisch.
With its vivid imagery and tranquil mood, the same description of the landscape seems poetic.
Die Landschaftsbeschreibung ist literarisch anspruchsvoll und sorgfältig gestaltet.
The description of the landscape is literary in style, sophisticated, and carefully crafted.
