Waughian

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adjective

Of or pertaining to Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966) or his writings, mostly characterized by satire and a preoccupation with the British aristocracy.

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Meanings

adjectiveWaughian (comparative more Waughian, superlative most Waughian)

comparative more Waughian · superlative most Waughian

  1. Of or pertaining to Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966) or his writings, mostly characterized by satire and a preoccupation with the British aristocracy.

Origin

From Waugh + -ian.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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