Hugo

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Victor Hugo: A renowned French writer of the 19th century, celebrated as a poet, novelist, and dramatist. He is considered a leading figure of the Romantic movement in French literature.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • We studied the works of Hugo in our French literature class.
    • Hugo's novel 'Les Misérables' is a masterpiece of world literature.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hugo-esque": (adjective) Resembling or characteristic of the style, themes, or grandeur found in Victor Hugo's works.
    • The film's epic scale and focus on social injustice were truly Hugo-esque.
Variants and Related Words
  • Victor Hugo: The full name of the individual referred to by "Hugo".
  • Hugolian: (adjective) Pertaining to or characteristic of Victor Hugo or his works. (A less common variant)
Synonyms
  • Victor Hugo: The full name is the direct synonym.
  • The Bard of French Romanticism: An epithet sometimes used for Victor Hugo, drawing a parallel to Shakespeare.
Related Phrases
  • "A Hugo of a book": (informal idiom) A phrase that may be used to describe an exceptionally long, detailed, or socially conscious novel, in allusion to Hugo's lengthy works like .
    • His latest novel is a real Hugo of a book, spanning generations and tackling major political themes.
Noun
  1. French poet and novelist and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France (1802-1885)