单词 | ruskinish |
释义 | Ruskinishadj. Now rare. Characteristic or suggestive of Ruskin or his writings. ΚΠ 1853 Sussex Archaeol. Coll. 6 280 Its rough and ‘Ruskin-ish’ character is faithfully conveyed in the engraving given above. 1884 Bookseller 6 Nov. 1187/2 There is a Ruskinish colouring about her style. 1903 I. C. Cabell Thoughtless Thoughts of Carisabel ii. 23 I was about to say the irony of fate, but am prevented the use of the phrase by a Ruskinish denunciation from Mr. Henley. 1948 J. A. Kouwenhoven Made in Amer. 90 No sentimental, Ruskinish objections could, in their view, prevent the increased use of a material with such advantages. 1960 P. Paul Twice Lost v. 28 Still, London abounds in Ruskinish fantasies. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1853 |
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