chloriambus

/klɔriˈæmbəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A metrical foot consisting of a choriambus (an iamb followed by two anapests) used in poetry.

“The poet’s use of chloriambus added a unique rhythm to her otherwise traditional verse.”

Synonyms

  • metrical foot
  • poetic foot

Antonyms

  • ametric foot
  • unrhythm