Orbisonian

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adjective

Of or relating to Roy Orbison (1936–1988), American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads.

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Meanings

adjectiveOrbisonian (comparative more Orbisonian, superlative most Orbisonian)

comparative more Orbisonian · superlative most Orbisonian

  1. Of or relating to Roy Orbison (1936–1988), American singer-songwriter known for his distinctive, powerful voice, complex compositions, and dark emotional ballads.

Origin

From Orbison + -ian.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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