Rimbaud
Proper noun A French poet known for his innovative and influential style, which significantly impacted later literary movements, including Surrealism. He produced his complete body of poetic work as a teenager before abandoning writing at age 20.
This word is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the historical figure, Arthur Rimbaud. It is typically used in contexts discussing literature, poetry, or cultural history. * His study focused on the symbolic imagery in Rimbaud. * The biography traces Rimbaud's travels after he left Europe.
- Rimbaudian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Rimbaud or his work, often describing visionary, rebellious, or symbolist qualities in art or literature.
- The film had a Rimbaudian spirit of youthful revolt.
- Rimbaudian (adj.): Of or relating to Rimbaud.
- Rimbaldien (adj.): The French-language adjective form.
- The poet (when context is clear)
- Arthur Rimbaud (full name)
This word refers exclusively to the 19th-century French poet Jean Nicolas Arthur Rimbaud. It does not have a general or common noun meaning. His life and work are central to his definition.
- French poet whose work influenced the surrealists (1854-1891)