[ˈɔːɡəstən]

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Emperor Augustus or the Augustan period in Roman history (27 BC-14 AD); also, relating to or characteristic of a period of great artistic, literary, or cultural achievement

“The poet’s style was quintessentially Augustan, evoking the grandeur of ancient Rome.”

2. noun

a person, especially a poet, who writes in a style characteristic of the Augustan period

“The young poet was hailed as the next great Augustan, with his mastery of classical forms and themes.”

3. noun

a style of poetry or literature characterized by classical forms and themes, often in a manner reminiscent of the Augustan period

“The poet’s work was a fine example of Augustan poetry, with its intricate rhymes and classical allusions.”