Horowitzian

English

Etymology

From Horowitz +‎ -ian.

Adjective

Horowitzian (comparative more Horowitzian, superlative most Horowitzian)

1. Of or pertaining to Vladimir Horowitz (1903–1989), Russian-American classical virtuoso pianist.
   • 1991, The American record guide, volume 54, numbers 1-3:

     This is exciting, high-strung, Horowitzian pianism that is tempered by unfailing good taste, tonal subtlety, and a true sense of Lisztian style.

2. Of or pertaining to Donald L. Horowitz, professor of law and political science.
   • 2003, Colin Elman, Miriam Fendius Elman, Progress in international relations theory, page 362:

     Empirically, there are very few cases where Horowitzian electoral schemes have been tried, and hardly any where it has achieved the desired results.