Byronic

//ˈbaɪrənɪk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to British Romantic poet George Gordon Byron (1788–1824) or his writings.

    "You have your lovers - dusky beaus / Not made of the poetic stuff / That sports an Apollonian nose, / And wears a sleek Byronic cuff."

Example

More examples

"A Byronic hero isn't a role model."

Etymology

From Byron + -ic.

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