adjective
- describing lines of poetry where a sentence or phrase runs over from one line to the next without a pause
Usage: poetry; literary
Examples
- The poet used enjambed lines to create a flowing, continuous rhythm.
- Shakespeare’s enjambed verses often mirror natural speech patterns.
- The enjambed structure made the poem feel more conversational.
- Students struggled to identify where the enjambed sentences actually ended.
- The enjambed lines created suspense by delaying the completion of thoughts.
- Her enjambed poetry contrasted sharply with traditional end-stopped verse.