sam·so·ni·an \(ˈ) ̷ ̷|sōnēən\adjective alsosam·son·ic\(ˈ) ̷ ̷|sänik\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology:Samson, judge of Israel + English -ian, -ic : of heroic strength or proportions : mighty < a Samsonian attempt to demolish the gigantic structure — Douglas Watt >