Longinian
adjective
Lon·ginian
\länˈjinēən\
Definition of Longinian
: of or characteristic of Longinus the perennial dialectic between Horatian technique and Longinian inspiration — Harry Levin
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Origin and Etymology of longinian
Dionysius Cassius Longinus, 3d century a.d. Greek philosopher and rhetorician + English -ian
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