Shakespearean
/ʃeɪkˈspɪərɪən/(also Shakespearian)
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of William Shakespeare or his works: the early Shakespearean plays an eminent Shakespearean actor there is an almost Shakespearean quality to the narrative...
- His shadow warrior is essentially a Shakespearean character.
- The men are 'blue collar guys' rather than Shakespearean men of honor.
- Gags run the gamut from Shakespearean allusions to fart noises.
noun
An expert on or student of Shakespeare’s writings: several Shakespeareans have reviewed the film...
- They have just released a recording with the cinematically ubiquitous film star and renowned Shakespearean.
- He had different points of comparison in mind, ones more stylish and specific than the usual vague appeal to the Shakespearean.
- The Great Hall of the Middle Temple—not open to the general public—is a secular temple to Shakespeareans.
Rhymes
- half-inch
- half-integer
- half-integral
- half-island
- half-jokingly
- half landing
- half-lap
- half-length
- half-life
- half-light
- halfling
- half-litre
- half-marathon
- half mast
- half measure
- half-moon
- half-move
- half-naked
- half note
- half one (or two etc.)
- half-open
- half-pants
- half past one (or two etc.)
- half pay
- halfpenny