English Explanatory Dictionary

Jonsonian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to Ben Jonson (1572-1637), English Renaissance satirical dramatist, poet, actor and contemporary of William Shakespeare, or to his works.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɒnˈsəʊ.ni.ən/ /d͡ʒɑnˈsoʊ.ni.ən/

Word forms

Jonsonian more Jonsonian most Jonsonian

Etymology

From Jonson + -ian.

Related words

Jonsonesque
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