Sheridan

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Definition

Proper noun * Richard Brinsley Sheridan: An Irish-born playwright and poet, renowned for his witty and satirical comedies that critique the social customs and manners of late 18th-century British society.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The School for Scandal is considered Sheridan's masterpiece.
    • We are studying the works of Sheridan in our drama class.
    • The play's dialogue has the sharp wit characteristic of Sheridan.
Advanced Usage
  • "Sheridanesque" (adjective): Having the qualities of Sheridan's style, particularly referring to witty, satirical comedy of manners.
    • The modern play's clever social satire was described as Sheridanesque.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sheridanesque (adj): Resembling or characteristic of the witty, satirical style of Sheridan's comedies.
Synonyms
  • Dramatist
  • Playwright
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • While there are no direct idioms using "Sheridan," his most famous works are often referenced:
    • "A regular Mrs. Malaprop": Refers to a character from Sheridan's The Rivals who humorously misuses words. It describes someone who makes similar verbal errors.
    • "A scene from The School for Scandal": Used to describe a situation involving gossip, hypocrisy, or exposed secrets within high society.
Noun
  1. Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)

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