victorian
/vɪkˈtɔriən/
adjective
- Relating to the period of Queen Victoria's reign (1837–1901), especially its culture, style, or values.
- The old house had Victorian architecture with tall windows and ornate trim.
- Victorian fashion included corsets and long skirts for women.
- She studies Victorian literature, including novels by Charles Dickens.
- Having the strict moral attitudes, formality, or prudishness associated with the Victorian era.
- His Victorian attitude toward dating seemed old-fashioned to his friends.
- The school's Victorian rules about dress code surprised the new students.
- She had a Victorian sense of propriety and never discussed money in public.
Synonyms
noun
- A person who lived during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901).
- Historians often debate how religious the average Victorian was.
- Many Victorians believed in strict social etiquette.
- The Victorians were known for their interest in science and industry.