waugh
Definition
Proper noun: - Evelyn Waugh: An English author known for writing satirical novels. He lived from 1903 to 1966.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The novels of Waugh often critique the British aristocracy.
- We are studying Waugh in our modern British literature class.
Advanced Usage
- "Waugh-esque": (adjective) Resembling or characteristic of the satirical style of Evelyn Waugh.
- The play's humor was delightfully Waugh-esque in its sharp social commentary.
Variants and Related Words
- Waughian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Evelyn Waugh or his works.
- The article analyzed the Waughian themes of decline and nostalgia.
Synonyms
- Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
- Novelist: A person who writes novels.
Related Phrases
- "In the style of Waugh": Written or performed in a manner reminiscent of Evelyn Waugh's satirical approach.
- The critic described the new book as being in the style of Waugh.
Noun
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English author of satirical novels (1903-1966)
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