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Thursday | 21 Jul 2022
Rabelaisian
[rahb-uh-ley-zee-uhn]
Adjective
French - mid 19th century
- Definition
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Of, relating to, or pertaining to the writing style of French author Francois Rabelais, whose work is characterized by broad, coarse humor and keen satire.
- Examples of word Rabelaisian in a sentence
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“The characters in this novel are representational, especially since they are given to us in larger-than-life Rabelaisian caricature.”
- Did you Know?
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When used as a noun, the word “Rabelaisian” also refers to a person who admires or studies the works of Francois Rabelais.
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