Karloffian

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adjective

Of or relating to Boris Karloff (William Henry Pratt; 1887–1969), English actor known for his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster and for other horror roles.

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Meanings

adjectiveKarloffian (comparative more Karloffian, superlative most Karloffian)

comparative more Karloffian · superlative most Karloffian

  1. Of or relating to Boris Karloff (William Henry Pratt; 1887–1969), English actor known for his portrayal of Frankenstein's monster and for other horror roles.

Origin

From Karloff + -ian.

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APA

Karloffian. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Karloffian

MLA

“Karloffian.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Karloffian. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Karloffian,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Karloffian.

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