English Explanatory Dictionary

Proustian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of, pertaining to, or reminiscent of Marcel Proust (1871–1922), French novelist, or his works.
  2. Derived from personal memory, as it often happens in the works of Proust (for example, in the experience of the madeleine).

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹuːstɪ.ən/ /ˈpɹusti.ən/

Word forms

Proustian more Proustian most Proustian

Etymology

From French Proust + -ian.

Derived words

Proustian moment
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