Synonyms for sonnet
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes.
Forms
- Plural
- sonnets → poems, songs, quatorzains…
Example sentences
- poem This poem calls for great insight from the reader.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sonnet | steady | |
| poem | steady | |
| quatorzain | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- song1, poem2
- 10 letters
- quatorzain
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (poem2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- sonnet