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)