augustan

adjective

Meaning

Relating to the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus or to a period of classic refinement and artistic excellence.

Examples

  • The Augustan poets, including Virgil and Horace, set a standard for Western literature that lasted for centuries.
  • Many architects during the 18th century sought to emulate the Augustan style of symmetry and order.

Synonyms: classical, refined, majestic, neo-classical