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