Evelyn Waugh

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Definition

Proper noun: - Evelyn Waugh: An English author known for writing satirical novels. He lived from 1903 to 1966.

Usage
  • The proper noun "Evelyn Waugh" is used to refer to the person, the author, and his body of work. It functions as a name.
Examples
  • Evelyn Waugh's early novels are particularly sharp in their social satire.
Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used attributively to describe things related to his work or style.
    • That novel has a very Evelyn Waugh-esque tone of irony.
Variants and Related Words
  • Waughian (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style or themes of Evelyn Waugh's writings.
    • The critic described the play's humor as distinctly Waughian.
Synonyms
  • Author, novelist, satirist. (These are general terms; "Evelyn Waugh" is a specific instance.)
Related Phrases
  • While not phrasal verbs or idioms, common collocations include:
    • the works of Evelyn Waugh
    • a novel by Evelyn Waugh
    • Evelyn Waugh's satire
Noun
  1. English author of satirical novels (1903-1966)

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