shavian

/'ʃeivjən/

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Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Relating to George Bernard Shaw or his works: Describes anything connected to the Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist George Bernard Shaw (1856–1950), including his ideas, literary style, or characteristics.
   • Characteristic of Shaw's style: Pertaining to the distinctive qualities of Shaw's writing, such as intellectual wit, use of paradox, and engagement with social issues.

2. Noun:

   • An admirer or devotee of George Bernard Shaw: A person who greatly appreciates Shaw's works, ideas, or persona.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The play's Shavian wit was evident in its clever dialogue and social satire.
  • She wrote a thesis on Shavian philosophy in modern drama.
• Noun:
  • As a dedicated Shavian, he collected first editions of all Shaw's plays.
  • The conference attracted Shavians from around the world.

Advanced Usage

• "Shavian alphabet": Refers specifically to a phonetic alphabet designed by George Bernard Shaw and intended to reform English spelling.
  • The Shavian alphabet, also known as the Shaw alphabet, was part of his campaign for spelling reform.

Variants and Related Words

• Shavianism (n): A characteristic idea, phrase, or stylistic feature typical of George Bernard Shaw.
  • The essay was full of typical Shavianisms, blending humor with serious social critique.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Shaw-like, Bernard Shaw-esque.
• Noun: Shaw enthusiast, Shaw devotee.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to George Bernard Shaw or his works

Noun

1. an admirer of G. B. Shaw or his works

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