Gilbertian

ɡɪlˈbɜːrtiən

Definition

Definition of Gilbertian - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

admirer

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person who admires W. S. Gilbert's works

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She is a true Gilbertian, attending every opera.

arts

TECH.

scholar specializing in W. S. Gilbert's style

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The lecture was given by a renowned Gilbertian.

literature

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work exemplifying W. S. Gilbert's style

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The play was a classic Gilbertian, full of satire.

Adjective

theater

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characterized by ludicrously comic and improbable scenarios

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The plot was so Gilbertian, it kept everyone laughing.

absurd

ridiculous

literature

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resembling the satirical humor of Gilbert's operas

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Her Gilbertian wit was evident in every line she wrote.

humorous

satirical

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Origin of Gilbertian

English, Gilbert (name) + -ian (related to)

Examples of Gilbertian in a sentence

Gilbertians often gather to discuss his plays.
A Gilbertian analyzed the play's witty dialogue.
The Gilbertian's insights into the operas were enlightening.
His latest novel is a Gilbertian with witty dialogues.
The opera was a delightful Gilbertian, filled with humor.
The play's Gilbertian twists delighted the audience.

His Gilbertian humor made the show unforgettable.
The play had a Gilbertian twist that amused the audience.
Critics praised the film for its Gilbertian satire.

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French:gilbertien, absurde, ...
German:Gilbertianerin, gilbertianisch, ...
Italian:Gilbertiana, satirico, ...
Spanish:gilbertiano, absurdo, ...
Portuguese:gilbertiano, absurdo, ...
Chinese:吉尔伯特迷, 吉尔伯特式, ...
Japanese:ギルバート信奉者, ギルバート風の, ...
Arabic:شَخص يُعجَب بأعمال غيلبرت, هَزْلِي بِشَكْل غَيْر مَعْقُول, ...
Hebrew:גִּילְבֶּרְטְיָאנִי, גִּילְבֶּרְטִי, ...
Russian:поклонник творчества У. С. Гилберта, абсурдный, ...
Ukrainian:шанувальник Гілберта, гілбертівський, ...
Hindi:गिल्बर्टियन, हास्यास्पद, ...
Bengali:গিলবার্টপ্রেমী, গিলবার্টীয়, ...
Catalan:gilbertià, absurd, ...
Czech:obdivovatel Gilberta, gilbertovský, ...
Danish:Gilbertianer, satirisk, ...
Dutch:Gilbertiaan, Gilbertiaans, ...
Greek:Γκίλμπερτιανός, σατιρικός, ...
Hungarian:Gilbert-rajongó, gilberti, ...
Khmer:អ្នកស្រឡាញ់និងកោតសរសើរស្នាដៃរបស់ វីលៀម អេស ហ្គីលប៊ឺត, បែបល្ខោនកំប្លែងហួសហេតុ និងមិនគួរឱ្យជឿ, ...
Korean:길버트 팬, 기발한, ...
Persian:گیلبرتی, مضحک, ...
Polish:wielbiciel Gilberta, gilbertowski, ...
Portuguese (BR):admirador da obra de W. S. Gilbert, absurdo, ...
Romanian:gilbertian, absurd, ...
Swedish:Gilbert-beundrare, gilbertiansk, ...
Thai:ผู้ชื่นชมกิลเบิร์ต, เหมือนละครของกิลเบิร์ต, ...
Turkish:Gilbertian, Gilbertvari, ...
Vietnamese:người ngưỡng mộ Gilbert, hài hước, ...

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Definition of Gilbertian - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Adjective

Origin of Gilbertian

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