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chesterfieldian

Ches·ter·field·i·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ches-ter-feel-dee-uh n]
    • /ˌtʃɛs tərˈfil di ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ches-ter-feel-dee-uh n]
    • /ˌtʃɛs tərˈfil di ən/

Definitions of chesterfieldian word

  • adjective chesterfieldian of or like Lord Chesterfield; suave; elegant; polished 3
  • adjective chesterfieldian of, relating to, or like the 4th Earl of Chesterfield or his writings; elegant; urbane; suave. 1
  • noun chesterfieldian Someone who acts in a sophisticated, aristocratic manner, reminiscent of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield. 0
  • adjective chesterfieldian In the style of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, marked by brilliance, wit, and elegance in writing, and aristocratic assurance in life. 0
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Origin of chesterfieldian

First appearance:

before 1770
One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; Chesterfield + -ian

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Parts of speech for Chesterfieldian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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chesterfieldian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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