iambic

Definition of Iambic in English :

1. iambic

a verse line consisting of iambs

2. iambic

of or consisting of iambs

Example Sentences:
'iambic pentameter'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Iambic

adjective

1.

of, relating to, consisting of, or using an iamb or iambs

2.

(in Greek literature) denoting a type of satirical verse written in iambs

noun

3.

a metrical foot, line, or stanza of verse consisting of iambs

4.

a type of ancient Greek satirical verse written in iambs

adjective

1.

of or made up of iambs

noun

2.

an iamb

3. [usually pl.]

an iambic line of poetry

adj.

Consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance: iambic pentameter.

n.

1. An iamb.

2. often iambics A verse, stanza, or poem written in iambs.