Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus or his poetry

“The professor gave a Horatian reading of the ancient Roman poet’s works.”

2. noun

a stanza of poetry consisting of four lines with a specific rhyme scheme, often used to describe a scene or moment

“The poem’s final stanza was a beautiful Horatian, capturing the beauty of the sunset.”

3. noun

a short poem or verse, especially one of four lines

“The writer’s collection of Horatians was filled with witty observations about modern life.”