Sekirov Dictionary

Victorian

UK /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹɪ.ən/US /vɪkˈtɔ.ɹi.ən/

adjective 7
noun 5
forms 3

adjective7

Of or relating to the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901, or that period.
Of or relating to the culture or social conditions of that period.
Of the style of architecture or furnishings of that period.
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(figurative) Of or displaying the (supposed) ideals or standards of morality of that period; conservative; also, old-fashioned, out-of-date.
- “I’m asking you your intentions, damn it!” said Wimsey, “and if that’s not Victorian enough, I don’t know what is.” — 1930
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Of, from or relating to the state of Victoria, Australia.
- Up to 26 properties are believed lost in Victorian bushfires.
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In a situation of poverty and social injustice; Dickensian.
- In some cases, teachers reported being aware of pupils living in "Victorian conditions", of youngsters coming to school with no socks or coat and of more families depending on food banks. — 2015
(Canada) Of, from or relating to the city of Victoria, capital of British Columbia, Canada.

noun5

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A person born in or living in the Victorian period, or exhibiting characteristics of that period.
- What a perfect Victorian you are, Charles. I should like to keep you in a glass case. — 1930
(US) A house built in the Victorian architectural style.
A native or inhabitant of the state of Victoria, Australia.
(Canada) A native or inhabitant of the city of Victoria, capital of British Columbia, Canada.
An item of furniture from that period.

forms

Victorians · more Victorian · most Victorian

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