Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Adlai E. Stevenson: A United States politician and diplomat (1900-1968), who served as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in 1952 and 1956.
   • Robert Louis Stevenson: A Scottish author (1850-1894), renowned for his novels of adventure, travel, and horror, including Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Adlai E. Stevenson):

  • Adlai Stevenson gave a famous speech about the nature of patriotism.
  • The Stevenson family has a long history in American politics.

• Proper noun (Robert Louis Stevenson):

  • We are reading a novel by Robert Louis Stevenson in our literature class.
  • Stevenson's work continues to influence adventure stories today.

Advanced Usage

• "A Stevenson-esque adventure": Used to describe a narrative or situation reminiscent of the adventurous, sometimes perilous, tales written by Robert Louis Stevenson.

  • Their journey through the islands had a Stevenson-esque quality.

• "Stevensonian diplomacy": Pertaining to a style of eloquent, principled, and intellectual diplomacy, reminiscent of Adlai E. Stevenson's approach.

  • The ambassador's address was noted for its Stevensonian rhetoric.

Variants and Related Words

• Stevensonian (adj): Characteristic of or relating to the works or style of Robert Louis Stevenson, or the diplomatic style of Adlai E. Stevenson.
  • The film has a Stevensonian sense of swashbuckling adventure.

Synonyms

• For Robert Louis Stevenson: Author, novelist, writer.
• For Adlai E. Stevenson: Statesman, diplomat, politician.

Related Phrases

• "Jekyll and Hyde": An idiom originating from Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, used to describe a person with a dual personality, one good and one evil.

  • His behavior at work is so inconsistent; he's like a Jekyll and Hyde.

• "X marks the spot": A popular phrase popularized by Treasure Island, used to indicate the exact location of something.

  • According to the old map, X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.

Noun

1. United States politician and diplomat (1900-1968)
2. Scottish author (1850-1894)