Ruskinian

adjective

Rus·​kin·​ian ˌrəˈskinēən 

: of, relating to, or resembling the writings of the critic Ruskin

Word History

Etymology

John Ruskin †1900 English art critic and sociological writer + English -ian

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for Ruskinian

• linnean
• augustinian
• darwinian
• socinian