Rowleian adjective2 •Of or pertaining to the literary style and characters of plays by William Rowley (ca1585-1626), English playright.The style of which is neither Rowleian nor Shakespearean but a particular blending of both. — 1988 •Of or pertaining to the work of (fictional) poet Thomas Rowley, a pseudonym of Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770), English poet.Mr. Tyrwhitt's book on the Rowleian controversy, which is reckoned completely victorious, are all the novelties I have seen since I left town. — 1782 formsmore Rowleian · most Rowleian