whitmanese

/hwɪtməniːz/

Definitions

1. noun

a colloquialism referring to the style or language associated with Walt Whitman, characterized by free verse and a focus on the human body and experience

“The poet’s use of Whitmanese in his latest collection has been both praised and criticized for its experimental nature.”

Synonyms

  • experimental poetry
  • free verse
  • loose style

Antonyms

  • structured verse
  • traditional poetry