Victorian
vɪkˈtɔːriən
Definition

Definition of Victorian - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
historyUKrelated to the reign of Queen VictoriaUK
  • The Victorian era was a time of great change.
antique Edwardian
2.
moral standardshaving old-fashioned or conservative morals
  • His Victorian views on marriage seemed outdated.
conservative prudish
3.
architectureTECH.UKrelated to architecture from Queen Victoria's timeTECH.UK
  • The house had a beautiful Victorian design.
Edwardian Gothic Revival
4.
Australian stateRarerelated to the state of Victoria in AustraliaRare
  • She studied Victorian history at the university.

Noun

1.
personsomeone from the time of Queen Victoria
  • A Victorian would wear clothes from the 1800s.
2.
Australian residentperson from the state of Victoria, Australia
  • She met a Victorian at the conference.
inhabitant local resident
3.
Canadian residentRareperson from the city of Victoria, CanadaRare
  • A Victorian guided us through the city.
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Expressions with Victorian

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period in British history during Queen Victoria's reign
The Victorian age was a time of great change.
time known for strict social norms and moral values
Victorian era values influenced many aspects of daily life.
style of buildings from the Victorian era
Victorian architecture often features ornate details and intricate designs.

Origin of Victorian

English, Victoria (Queen of England)

Terms with Victorian included in their meaning

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fiction genre
genre mixing technology with Victorian style
literature
inspired by Victorian-era machinery, steam power, and retrofuturism
architecture
Victorian architectural style with elaborate designs
Victorian fashion
Victorian gown for home dinners
Victorian style
family house in Victorian or Edwardian style
VRacr.
acr: Victorian Railways
old train company in Victoria
games
Victorian-era board game on a hexagonal board
town
city on New Jersey's southern coast known for Victorian houses

Examples of Victorian in a sentence

  • Her dress had a distinct Victorian style.
  • Her Victorian attitude towards dating was surprising.
  • They held Victorian beliefs about gender roles.
  • They restored the Victorian facade of the building.
  • The Victorian windows were a highlight of the renovation.
  • Victorian weather can be unpredictable.

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  1. French:victorien, Victorien, ...
  2. German:viktorianisch, Viktorianer, ...
  3. Italian:vittoriano, Victorian, ...
  4. Spanish:victoriano, de la época victoriana, ...
  5. Portuguese:vitoriano, Vitoriano, ...
  6. Chinese:维多利亚时代的, 维多利亚时代的人, ...
  7. Japanese:ヴィクトリア朝の, ヴィクトリア時代の人, ...
  8. Arabic:فِيكْتُورِي, فِكْتُورِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:וִיקְטוֹרְיָאנִי, וִיקְטוֹרִיָאנִי, ...
  10. Russian:викторианский, Викторианец, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вікторіанський, вікторіанець, ...
  12. Hindi:विक्टोरियन, पुरातनपंथी, ...

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