Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acrostically
adverb
/əˈkrɒs.tɪ.kli/
Definition
In a way that uses the first letters of words to create a word or phrase.
Examples
- The poem was written acrostically, with each line starting with the letters of the word “LOVE”.
- She created an acrostically themed birthday card for her friend.
- The teacher asked the students to write their names acrostically to express their personalities.
Meaning
Referring to a method of poetry or composition where the initial letters of each line or word form a word or message when read vertically.
Synonyms
- vertically
- anagrammatically
