elegiambus

/ɛlɛdʒˈaɪæmbəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of poem consisting of six feet, with a specific pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

“The poet’s use of elegiambus created a somber and reflective mood in the poem.”

Synonyms

  • meter
  • poetic form
  • verse form

Antonyms

  • free verse
  • prose