What does ODIST mean?

Heres the dictionary-style entry for "odist": odist

Part of Speech: noun

Definition: a writer of poems, especially one who writes lyric or elegiac verse.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈoʊdɪst/, UK: /ˈəʊdɪst/

Origin and Usage: The word "odist" comes from the Greek word "ode," meaning "song." It was first used in English in the late 18th century to describe poets who wrote odes, but it later came to refer more broadly to any poet who wrote lyric or elegiac verse. The word is not commonly used in modern English.

Synonyms: poet, lyricist, versifier

Related Words: lyric, verse

Example Sentences:

• John Keats is considered one of the greatest odes in English literature.
• The Romantic poets were known for their lyrical verse, and many of them were also odes.
• The odists latest collection of poetry was well-received by critics.