Definition

The act of writing or composing sonnets, which are a type of poem often expressing emotions or thoughts.

Example

The sonneting of the great poets has inspired many aspiring writers.

Conversation

Have you ever tried writing a sonneting?

No, I haven’t! What’s it like?

It's really fun and allows you to express your feelings creatively through poetry.

That sounds interesting! I might give sonneting a shot sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'sonneting' is derived from 'sonnet' (from Old French *sonet*, meaning a little song or poem) and the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). Therefore, 'sonneting' refers to the act of composing or writing sonnets, which are structured poetic forms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sonnet' as a little song or poem, and remember that 'sonneting' means the action of creating such poems.

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