Roethkean

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adjective

Of or relating to Theodore Roethke (1908–1963), influential American poet whose work is characterized by its introspection, rhythm and natural imagery.

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Meanings

adjectiveRoethkean (comparative more Roethkean, superlative most Roethkean)

comparative more Roethkean · superlative most Roethkean

  1. Of or relating to Theodore Roethke (1908–1963), influential American poet whose work is characterized by its introspection, rhythm and natural imagery.

Origin

From Roethke + -an.

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APA

Roethkean. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Roethkean

MLA

“Roethkean.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Roethkean. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Roethkean,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Roethkean.

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