1. to compose poetry or write in a poetic manner
Usage: present participle of poetize
2. to speak or write in an excessively poetic, flowery, or affected manner
Usage: often implies pretentiousness or insincerity

1. the act or practice of composing poetry or speaking poetically
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• She spent her afternoons poetizing in the garden, crafting verses about nature.
• He was criticized for poetizing about love when he had never experienced it.
• The author's poetizing style made her essays difficult to follow.
• Instead of poetizing, the speaker delivered a straightforward, factual report.
• Young writers often begin by poetizing before developing their own unique voice.
• The critic dismissed his work as mere poetizing without substance.