Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Anapestic.
Anapestic - as an adjective
(of a metric foot) characterized by two short syllables followed by a long one
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anapaestic14Example Sentences
"The poem had an anapestic rhythm, with two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable."
"Her anapestic verse flowed smoothly and had a pleasant musical quality."
"The anapestic foot is commonly used in children's rhymes."
"In the anapestic meter, the stressed syllables are evenly spaced throughout the line."
"The poet experimented with different metrical patterns, including anapestic and iambic."
Word Game Points
Is ANAPESTIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, anapestic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ANAPESTIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ANAPESTIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, anapestic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordANAPESTIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ANAPESTIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, anapestic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordANAPESTIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
