An ODIST is a writer of praiseful poems. An ODIST is a type of poet who specializes in writing poems that are full of admiration and praise for a particular subject. They often use poetic devices such as metaphor, simile, and alliteration to create a vivid and powerful image of the subject they are praising. Odes are a form of lyric poetry that have been around since ancient times, and are still popular today.