sheridan
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
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Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
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