spondaic

• Sich auf einen Spondeus beziehend oder aus einem Spondeus bestehend, einem Versfuß aus zwei langen Silben in der antiken Dichtung.

Relating to or consisting of a spondee, a metrical foot of two long syllables, used in classical poetry.

1. Relating to a spondeeC2formal

   Of or consisting of spondees, which are metrical feet consisting of two long syllables in poetry.

   sich auf einen Spondeus beziehend

   • The poet used a spondaic rhythm to emphasize the solemnity of the verse.
   • Spondaic lines are rare in English poetry but can be found in classical works.
   • The spondaic meter gave the poem a heavy, slow pace.