Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

amphibrachic

Adjective

/ˌæmfɪˈbrækɪk/

Definition

Related to or composed of amphibrachs, which are metrical feet used in poetry.

Examples

The poem’s amphibracic meter creates a flowing rhythm that enhances its lyrical quality.
Shakespeare often incorporated amphibracic feet to add a musical quality to his verse.

Meaning

Amphibrachic refers to a specific type of metrical foot in poetry that consists of three syllables, with the first and last syllables being unstressed and the middle syllable being stressed.