gilbertian

Gil·ber·ti·an

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [gil-bur-tee-uh n]
- /gɪlˈbɜr ti ən/
- /ɡɪl.ˈbɜː.tɪən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gil-bur-tee-uh n]
- /gɪlˈbɜr ti ən/

Definitions of gilbertian word

adjective gilbertian of, relating to, or characteristic of the style or humor of Sir William S. Gilbert. 1
adjective gilbertian characteristic of or resembling the style or whimsical humour of W. S. Gilbert 0
adjective gilbertian Pertaining to, or in the style of the dramatist and librettist W. S. Gilbert; ludicrously comic. 0

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Origin of gilbertian

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; Gilbert + -ian

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Parts of speech for Gilbertian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gilbertian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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