Voltarian
- adjective
- /voʊlˈtɛəriən/
- Formal
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voltairiano
- Her Voltarian wit made her essays both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Examples
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His speeches, Voltarian in tone, challenged the status quo with biting irony.
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The novel features a Voltarian critique of organized religion and authority.
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Her Voltarian wit made the discussion lively.
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He wrote a Voltarian critique of the government's policies.
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Her Voltarian wit made her essays both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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His speeches, Voltarian in tone, challenged the status quo with biting irony.
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The novel features a Voltarian critique of organized religion and authority.
Synonyms
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Speech or writing that is harsh and likely to offend people
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Expressing sharp, often ironic criticism that can feel harsh
Showing sharp, clever irony and doubt like the writer Voltaire
Showing clever, often funny doubt and criticism of accepted ideas
Like Voltaire's ideas, showing doubt, sharp wit, and criticism of authority
Sharp, biting satire that mocks people and society
Very critical and hurtful in speech or writing
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Etymology
Voltarian comes from the name Voltaire, a famous French writer known for sharp 'wit' and 'irony'. So a Voltarian style means using clever, often biting 'criticism' to challenge power and old ideas.