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Pronunciation: [hɔːɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Horatian is an adjective that refers to a style of satire that is gentle, witty, and urbane, named after the ancient Roman poet Horace. Other synonyms that can be used in place of Horatian include, but are not limited to, humane, mild, light, genial, good-natured, and playful. These terms evoke a sense of ease and non-offensiveness in the way satire is presented and perceived. In contrast, Juvenalian satire, named after the Roman poet Juvenal, is harsh and biting, and can be described with words like scathing, harsh, venomous, or caustic. Knowing the difference between Horatian and Juvenalian satire can help readers understand and appreciate different forms of humorous and critical writing.
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What are the hypernyms for Horatian?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

  • Other hypernyms:

    poet, satirist, lyric poet, roman poet, Augustan Poet, Classical Poet, Latin poet, Roman satirist.

Usage examples for Horatian

Notwithstanding their outward conformity to the canons of a foreign language, the most powerful and characteristic measures of Roman poetry,-such as the Lucretian and the Virgilian hexameter, and the Horatian alcaic,-are distinguished by a grave, orderly, and commanding tone, symbolical of the genius and the majesty of Rome.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
This distinctive quality lies neither in the originality nor in the novelty of the Horatian message, which, as a matter of fact, is surprisingly familiar, and perhaps even commonplace.
"Horace and His Influence"
Grant Showerman
The pages which follow are a manner of Horatian mosaic.
"Horace and His Influence"
Grant Showerman

Famous quotes with Horatian

  • How fit is he to sway That can so well obey ("Horatian Ode," 83-84),
    Andrew Marvell

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