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Vergilian

/vɜːrˈdʒɪliən/
adjectiveCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #45000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Relating to or characteristic of the ancient Roman poet Virgil or his literary works.

    "The epic poem is celebrated for its rich Vergilian imagery and profound sense of fate."
  2. 2

    Written in a style that mimics or evokes the classical elegance, pastoral beauty, or hexameter verse of Virgil.

    "The scholar identified several distinct Vergilian echoes in the modern writer's pastoral verses."

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Derived from the Latin name Vergilius (Virgil), the classical Roman poet, combined with the English suffix -ian denoting connection or characteristic. The term emerged in English during the late 19th century to describe literary styles, themes, or traditions reminiscent of Virgil's epic poetry.

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