Sextonian

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UK/sɛkˈstəʊ.ni.ən/US/sɛkˈstoʊ.ni.ən/

adjective

Of or relating to Anne Sexton (1928–1974), American poet known for her highly personal confessional verse.

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Meanings

adjectiveSextonian (comparative more Sextonian, superlative most Sextonian)

comparative more Sextonian · superlative most Sextonian

  1. Of or relating to Anne Sexton (1928–1974), American poet known for her highly personal confessional verse.

Origin

From Sexton + -ian.

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Rhymes & wordplay

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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