Horatian
/həˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to the Roman poet Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus; 65–8 BCE) or to his works or style. not-comparable
"There are three typical forms of ode: Horatian, Pindaric and irregular. Horatian odes follow the conventions of Horace, who deliberately imitated the Greek lyricists such as Alcaeus and Anacreon."
Example
More examples"There are three typical forms of ode: Horatian, Pindaric and irregular. Horatian odes follow the conventions of Horace, who deliberately imitated the Greek lyricists such as Alcaeus and Anacreon."
Etymology
From Horace + -ian.