adjective
Shakespearean
shayk-SPEER-ree-uhn
adjective
1
Relating to, or characteristic of, William Shakespeare or his plays.
"The professor specializes in Shakespearean drama."
"The family feud had an almost Shakespearean level of tragedy."
How to Use Shakespearean
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn the style of, or connected to, Shakespeare's writing.
Common pairings
Shakespearean tragedy
Shakespearean sonnet
Shakespearean actor
Word Forms
more Shakespearean comparative, Shakespeareans plural, most Shakespearean superlative
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Etymology
"Shakespeare" plus "-ean".