| 释义 |
edwardian
I. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Edward VII died 1910 king of England + English -ian
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the era of Edward VII of England (1901-10): as
a. : characterized by opulence and a complacent sense of material security
b. : marked by a socially analytical and critical frame of mind
c. of clothing : marked by the hourglass silhouette for women and the long narrow fitted suits for men that were popular during this period
II. noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
: one belonging to or as if to the Edwardian era |