even the phrase itself sounds, well, beautifully poetic
2007-03-11 17:55:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It means speaking poetically.
2007-03-11 17:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by danny_boy_jones 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moon is said to wax and wane, which is to grow larger and smaller as it goes through the phases. To wax poetical means to grow increasingly poetic in word and/or mood.
2007-03-12 01:02:04 · answer #2 · answered by galaxiquestar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Wax" is the old word for "grow". The expression means to become (or grow) lyrical, to use poetic expressions, to sound inspired. An alternative is to "wax lyrical".
2007-03-12 05:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to quote poetry or to speak or write poetically.
2007-03-12 01:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Praising someone or something.
2007-03-12 02:46:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋