See Also: Ruskinian(dictionary)

Ruskinian (iou)



Ruskinian noun & adjective. M19.
[from Ruskin (see below) + -IAN.]
A. noun. An adherent or admirer of the English art and social critic John Ruskin (1819-1900) or his artistic and social theories. M19.
b. adjective. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Ruskin or his writings. L19.
Ruski'nese noun & adjective (a) noun the literary style and characteristics of Ruskin; (b) adjective = RUSKINIAN adjective: M19.
Ruski'nesque adjective & noun (a) adjective characteristic of Ruskin or his writings; (b) noun the style of art or architecture favoured by Ruskin: M19.
'Ruskinism noun the principles and theories of Ruskin M19.
'Ruskinite noun & adjective = RUSKINIAN L19.