English Explanatory Dictionary

Lovecraftian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Frighteningly monstrous and otherworldly, sometimes with terrifyingly unnatural anatomy.
  2. Of, pertaining to, or emulating the style or works of author H. P. Lovecraft (1890–1937).
noun
  1. A fan of American author H. P. Lovecraft (1890–1937).

Pronunciation

/lʌvˈkɹæfti.ən/ en-us-Lovecraftian.ogg

Word forms

Lovecraftian more Lovecraftian most Lovecraftian Lovecraftians

Etymology

From Lovecraft + -ian, in reference to H. P. Lovecraft (1890–1937), an American author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction, noted for combining these three genres within single narratives.

Related words

Cthulhu Necronomicon
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