Jolsonian

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adjective

Of or relating to Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; c.1886–1950), American singer, film actor, and comedian.

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Meanings

adjectiveJolsonian (comparative more Jolsonian, superlative most Jolsonian)

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  1. Of or relating to Al Jolson (born Asa Yoelson; c.1886–1950), American singer, film actor, and comedian.

    In the Capitol and early Reprise eras, his top note would more likely be the high F he hits on "The Tender Trap," going down to the ultradeep, Jolsonian low G that concludes his show-stopping '60s treatment of "Ol' Man River."

    1995, Will Friedwald, Sinatra! the Song is You: A Singer's Art, page 19

Origin

From Jolson + -ian.

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APA

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

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

Chicago

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

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