English Explanatory Dictionary

Chesterfieldian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who acts in a sophisticated, aristocratic manner, reminiscent of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield.
adj
  1. In the style of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, marked by brilliance, wit, and elegance in writing, and aristocratic assurance in life

Word forms

Chesterfieldian Chesterfieldians more Chesterfieldian most Chesterfieldian

Etymology

From Chesterfield + -ian.

Related words

Chestertonian
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