Betwixt/bɪˈtwɪkst/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Literary Tone Used in poetry or artistic writing for a classic, old-fashioned flavor. Her heart lay betwixt hope and despair. Pro Tip 2/3Not for Conversations Avoid using in everyday talk; it may confuse people as it's not commonly used. N/A Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Distance Creates a sense of distance or nostalgia due to its archaic usage. Tales from a land betwixt the seas.