Hoffmannian

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adjective

Of or relating to E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776–1822), German Romantic author of fantasy and Gothic horror, jurist, composer, music critic and artist.

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Meanings

adjectiveHoffmannian (comparative more Hoffmannian, superlative most Hoffmannian)

comparative more Hoffmannian · superlative most Hoffmannian

  1. Of or relating to E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776–1822), German Romantic author of fantasy and Gothic horror, jurist, composer, music critic and artist.

Origin

From Hoffmann + -ian.

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APA

Hoffmannian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hoffmannian

MLA

“Hoffmannian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hoffmannian. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Hoffmannian,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hoffmannian.

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