thurber
Definition
Proper noun: - James Thurber: An American humorist, cartoonist, writer, and journalist, known for his witty essays, short stories, and distinctive cartoons, often published in The New Yorker magazine.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The subtle humor in that essay is very Thurber. (The style is characteristic of James Thurber's work.)
- We are studying the works of Thurber in my American literature class.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively to describe a style reminiscent of James Thurber's work, characterized by wry, understated humor, whimsical illustrations, and observations on the complexities of modern life and human nature.
- The cartoon had a Thurber-esque quality to it, with its simple line drawing and ironic caption.
Variants and Related Words
- Thurberesque (adjective): Resembling or in the style of James Thurber's humor or cartoons.
Synonyms
- Humorist, cartoonist, essayist, writer. (These are general synonyms for his professions, not direct synonyms for the name "Thurber".)
Related Idioms
- While not a direct idiom, the phrase "a Thurber man" is sometimes used to describe a fictional character archetype found in his stories: a bemused, often henpecked, middle-aged man navigating the absurdities of domestic life.
Noun
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United States humorist and cartoonist who published collections of essays and stories (1894-1961)
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