Goethean
ˈɡɜːtiən
Definition

Definition of Goethean - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
Goethe's philosophyTECH.the philosophy or teachings of Johann Wolfgang von GoetheTECH.
  • The lecture focused on Goethean principles in literature.
2.
literatureTECH.follower or admirer of Goethe's worksTECH.
  • She considered herself a true Goethean, deeply inspired by his writings.

Adjective

literary styleTECH.relating to or characteristic of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe or his worksTECH.
  • The Goethean influence is evident in his poetic expressions..
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Origin of Goethean

German, named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Examples of Goethean in a sentence

  • She studied Goethean to grasp the essence of his thoughts.
  • The Goethean society met monthly to discuss his works.
  • As a Goethean, he collected rare editions of Goethe's books.
  • The novel had a Goethean touch to its narrative.
  • Her Goethean approach to literature was evident in her essays.

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  1. French:goethéen, goethien, ...
  2. German:goetheanisch, goethisch, ...
  3. Italian:goethiano, relativo a Goethe, ...
  4. Spanish:goetheano, relativo a Goethe, ...
  5. Portuguese:goetheanismo, goetheano, ...
  6. Chinese:歌德思想, 歌德式的, ...
  7. Japanese:ゲーテ的, ゲーテ風の, ...
  8. Arabic:غوتهية, غوتي, ...
  9. Hebrew:גֵּתֶהַי, גוֹתִי, ...
  10. Russian:гётеанские принципы, гётевский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гетеанець, гетевський, ...
  12. Hindi:गोएथे के सिद्धांत, गेटे के समान, ...
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