EDWARDIAN


Meaning of EDWARDIAN in English

I. adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Edward VII died 1910 king of England + English -ian

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the era of Edward VII of England (1901-10): as

a. : characterized by opulence and a complacent sense of material security

b. : marked by a socially analytical and critical frame of mind

c. of clothing : marked by the hourglass silhouette for women and the long narrow fitted suits for men that were popular during this period

II. noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

: one belonging to or as if to the Edwardian era

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