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wagnerian

Wag·ne·ri·an
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vahg-neer-ee-uh n]
    • /vɑgˈnɪər i ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vahg-neer-ee-uh n]
    • /vɑgˈnɪər i ən/

Definitions of wagnerian word

  • adjective wagnerian of, relating to, or characteristic of Richard Wagner or his works: Wagnerian grandeur; a Wagnerian soprano. 1
  • noun wagnerian Also, Wagnerite [vahg-nuh-rahyt] /ˈvɑg nəˌraɪt/ (Show IPA). a follower or admirer of the music or theories of Richard Wagner. 1
  • adjective wagnerian of or suggestive of the dramatic musical compositions of Richard Wagner, their massive scale, dramatic and emotional intensity, etc 0
  • adjective wagnerian denoting or relating to a singer who has a voice suitable for singing Wagner 0
  • adjective wagnerian of or relating to a big, powerful, or domineering woman 0
  • noun wagnerian a follower or disciple of the music or theories of Richard Wagner 0

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Origin of wagnerian

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; Wagner + -ian

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Parts of speech for Wagnerian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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wagnerian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.

wagnerian usage trend in Literature

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