william s. gilbert

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A British librettist and dramatist: William S. Gilbert was a 19th-century English writer, best known for his collaboration with composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, creating the famous Savoy operas.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The witty lyrics of HMS Pinafore were written by William S. Gilbert.
    • William S. Gilbert's satirical style defined the comic operettas he created with Sullivan.
Advanced Usage
  • "Gilbertian" (adjective): Characteristic of or resembling the style of William S. Gilbert, especially in its whimsical, topsy-turvy, and satirical nature.
    • The plot's absurd and ironic resolution was truly Gilbertian.
Variants and Related Words
  • W. S. Gilbert: A common abbreviated form of the name.
  • Sir William Schwenck Gilbert: The full name and title he was later awarded.
Synonyms
  • Librettist: A writer of the text (libretto) for an opera or musical.
  • Dramatist: A writer of plays.
Related Phrases
  • Gilbert and Sullivan: The iconic partnership, used as a collective term for their collaborative works.
    • The theater company specializes in performing Gilbert and Sullivan.
Related Idioms
  • "Topsy-turvy": A state of confusion or disorder, often used to describe the absurd, inverted social situations common in Gilbert's plots, popularized by the title of one of his works.
    • The new regulations turned the office completely topsy-turvy.
Noun
  1. a librettist who was a collaborator with Sir Arthur Sullivan in a famous series of comic operettas (1836-1911)

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