Definition

Proper noun: - English diarist: Samuel Pepys was a 17th-century English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, now most famous for the detailed private diary he kept. His diary provides a firsthand account of major historical events, including the Great Plague of London and the Great Fire of London.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The diary of Samuel Pepys is a primary source for historians studying the Restoration period.
  • Samuel Pepys served as Secretary to the Admiralty and helped build the Royal Navy.

Advanced Usage

• "Pepysian" (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of Samuel Pepys or his diary.
  • The exhibition offered a Pepysian glimpse into 17th-century London life.

Variants and Related Words

• Pepys (noun): A common shorthand reference for Samuel Pepys.
  • Pepys recorded the event in his diary on October 10, 1660.
• Diary of Samuel Pepys: The specific title of his celebrated work.

Synonyms

• Chronicler: A person who writes detailed accounts of historical events.
• Diarist: A person who keeps a diary.

Related Phrases

• Like something out of Pepys's diary: Used to describe a vivid, detailed, or historically resonant scene or account.
  • The bustling market scene was like something out of Pepys's diary.

Noun

1. English diarist whose diary contained detailed descriptions of 17th century disasters in England (1633-1703)