voltarean

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Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • In the manner of Voltaire: Characteristic of or resembling the style, ideas, or attitudes of the French writer and philosopher Voltaire (1694-1778), particularly known for his wit, satire, criticism of intolerance and dogma, and advocacy of civil liberties and reason.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The essay's voltarean wit cleverly exposed the hypocrisy of the institution.
    • His voltarean skepticism made him question all forms of authority.
    • The play was praised for its voltarean critique of religious fanaticism.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in literary or intellectual criticism to describe a work or perspective that employs sharp irony and champions secular, rational thought against superstition and oppression, in a style reminiscent of Voltaire.
    • The journalist's voltarean approach to political commentary earned her both admirers and powerful enemies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Voltairian (adjective): This is a more common variant with the same meaning as "voltarean."
    • He was known for his Voltairian satire.
Synonyms
  • Satirical: Using humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize.
  • Skeptical: Inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.
  • Enlightened: Characterized by rational and progressive thought.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • In the spirit of Voltaire: Acting or writing with a commitment to free thought, reason, and challenging injustice, similar to Voltaire.
    • She defended his right to speak, acting in the spirit of Voltaire.
Adjective
  1. in the manner of Voltaire

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