shelleyan

/ʃɛliˈɑn/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Percy Bysshe Shelley

“The poet’s shelleyan themes of love and beauty continue to inspire modern writers.”

2. noun

a person or thing that embodies the spirit of Shelley or Shelley’s poetry

“The free-spirited traveler was a quintessential shelleyan, embodying the poet’s love of nature and individuality.”

Synonyms

  • byronic
  • romantic

Antonyms

  • classical
  • conventional