augustan
IPA: ʌgˈʌstʌn
Root Word: Augustan
adjective
- Pertaining to the times of the Roman emperor Augustus (63 B.C.E. - 14 C.E.).
- (literature) Pertaining to the Roman poetic literature during this time.
- (literature) Pertaining to the period of English literature during the first half of the 18th century, known for satire and political themes.
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Examples of "augustan" in Sentences
- The poet Horace is often associated with the Augustan Age in Rome
- The Augustan style of architecture is characterized by its symmetry and grandeur
- Many scholars consider Virgil's "Aeneid" to be the epitome of Augustan literature
- The Augustan period marked a golden age of peace and prosperity in ancient Rome
- Augustan poetry often celebrated the virtues of patriotism and loyalty to the emperor
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