skaldic

/ˈskɑːldɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the poetry of the skalds, a class of medieval Scandinavian poets

“The skaldic verse was a unique and intricate style of poetry.”

2. noun

a poet or a verse of the skalds

“He was a renowned skaldic poet of his time.”

3. noun

a style of medieval Scandinavian poetry

“The skaldic poetry was known for its complex metaphors and imagery.”

Synonyms

  • metrical
  • poetic
  • verse

Antonyms

  • non-poetic
  • prose