Dean Swift

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745): "Dean Swift" refers to Jonathan Swift, an Anglo-Irish author, satirist, essayist, and cleric who served as Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. He is best known for his satirical works.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The works of Dean Swift are studied for their sharp political and social commentary.
    • Dean Swift is the author of "Gulliver's Travels."
Advanced Usage
  • "Swiftian": An adjective derived from Swift's name, describing satire that is similarly biting, ironic, or pessimistic.
    • The article was a masterpiece of Swiftian satire, exposing the absurdities of modern bureaucracy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Jonathan Swift: The full name of the individual referred to as Dean Swift.
  • Swift: A common shortened reference to the author.
Synonyms
  • Satirist: A writer who uses humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize.
  • Author: A writer of a book or books.
Related Idioms
  • "A modest proposal": A phrase now commonly used to refer to an ironic or satirical suggestion, originating from Swift's famous 1729 essay "A Modest Proposal."
    • His plan to solve traffic by banning all cars was a true modest proposal.
Noun
  1. an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)

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