serapic

/ˈsɛrəpɪk/ ser-uh-pik

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the 16th-century English poet and scholar Sir John Suckling

“The serapic style of writing was a notable feature of the poet’s work.”

2. adjective

derived from or resembling Sir John Suckling, especially in style or manner

“The young poet’s writing was often described as serapic, reflecting the influence of his literary hero.”

Synonyms

  • Sucklingian
  • sucklingesque

Antonyms

  • unpoetic
  • unscholarly