Maugham

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A British author: "Maugham" refers to William Somerset Maugham, a notable 20th-century English writer, born in France, known for his novels, short stories, and plays.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • I am reading a collection of short stories by Maugham.
    • Maugham's novel "Of Human Bondage" is considered a classic.
    • The literary style of Maugham is often described as clear and unadorned.
Advanced Usage
  • "Maughamesque": (adjective) resembling or characteristic of the themes, style, or settings found in Somerset Maugham's works.
    • The story's cynical view of human nature and its exotic setting were distinctly Maughamesque.
Variants and Related Words
  • Somerset Maugham: The full name commonly used to refer to the author.
  • W. Somerset Maugham: The initialed form of his name.
Synonyms
  • Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
  • Novelist: A writer of novels.
  • Playwright: A person who writes plays. (Maugham also wrote successful plays.)
Related Phrases
  • "The Maugham Award": A literary prize named in his honor, awarded by the Society of Authors for a notable work of travel literature.
    • She won the Somerset Maugham Award for her first book.
Noun
  1. English writer (born in France) of novels and short stories (1874-1965)

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