unpoetize

/ˌʌnpoʊˈtɪzaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to deprive of poetic or imaginative quality; to make dull or prosaic

“The editor tried to unpoetize the overly sentimental language in the novel.”

2. verb

to remove the poetic or imaginative element from (something)

“The professor unpoetized the student’s essay to help her improve its clarity.”

Synonyms

  • dull
  • prosaicize

Antonyms

  • poetize
  • romanticize