I. adjective
also car·lyl·i·an or car·lyle·i·an (ˈ)kär|līlēən, -ȧ|l-, kə(r)ˈl-, īlyən
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Thomas Carlyle + English -an or -ian
: of, relating to, or resembling Thomas Carlyle or his writings — compare carlylism
II. noun
also carlylian or carlyleian “
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
: a student of Thomas Carlyle or a follower of his beliefs