iambical in a sentence
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Definition
IAMBICAL: relating to or characterized by a metrical pattern consisting of iambs, which are metrical feet with an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable, creating a rhythmic and musical quality in poetry.
Sample Sentences
- The poet's iambical rhythm lent a musical quality to her verses.
- In the iambical meter, each line flows with a natural and pleasing cadence.
- His speech was marked by an iambical pattern that captivated the audience.
- The iambical structure of the sonnet added depth to the emotional themes explored.
- She admired the elegance of the iambical form in classical poetry.
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