Horowitzian
Horowitzian adjective: of or pertaining to Vladimir Horowitz (1903–1989), Russian-American classical virtuoso pianist.
Adjective
Horowitzian (comparative more Horowitzian, superlative most Horowitzian)
- Of or pertaining to Vladimir Horowitz (1903–1989), Russian-American classical virtuoso pianist.
- This is exciting, high-strung, Horowitzian pianism that is tempered by unfailing good taste, tonal subtlety, and a true sense of Lisztian style.1991, The American record guide, volume 54, numbers 1-3
- Of or pertaining to Donald L. Horowitz, professor of law and political science.
- Empirically, there are very few cases where Horowitzian electoral schemes have been tried, and hardly any where it has achieved the desired results.2003, Colin Elman, Miriam Fendius Elman, Progress in international relations theory, page 362
Forms of Horowitzian
| comparative | more Horowitzian |
|---|---|
| superlative | most Horowitzian |
Origin of Horowitzian
From Horowitz + -ian.
Questions about Horowitzian
- What does Horowitzian mean?
- Horowitzian means of or pertaining to Vladimir Horowitz (1903–1989), Russian-American classical virtuoso pianist.
- What part of speech is Horowitzian?
- Horowitzian is an adjective.
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