Shakespearean
UK: ʃeɪkˈspɪəriən | US: ʃeɪkˈspɪriən
adj. relating to or characteristic of William Shakespeare, his works, or his style.
n. a scholar or admirer of Shakespeare's works.
The word combines "Shakespeare," the surname of the renowned English playwright William Shakespeare (1564–1616), with the suffix "-an," derived from Latin "-anus," meaning "pertaining to." This suffix is commonly used to form adjectives indicating association (e.g., "Elizabethan," "Victorian"). The term emerged in the 19th century to describe works, styles, or scholars connected to Shakespeare's literary legacy.
The actor delivered a powerful Shakespearean soliloquy.
Her thesis focuses on Shakespearean themes in modern literature.
The festival featured a series of Shakespearean sonnets.
He adopted a distinctly Shakespearean tone in his writing.
The professor is a leading expert in Shakespearean drama.