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Wordsworthian

Wordsworthian

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A style like the poet William Wordsworth that shows a strong love of nature and imagination
  • adjective
  • /ˌwɜrdzˈwɜrθiən/
  • Literature
: wordsworthiano
  • The author’s style is distinctly Wordsworthian, reflecting deep appreciation for the natural world and personal reflection.

At first, Stephen seeks to offer a Wordsworthian consolation memory.

Examples

  • Her painting captures a Wordsworthian scene, filled with lush landscapes and serene skies.

  • The poem features a Wordsworthian focus on the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life.

  • At first, Stephen seeks to offer a Wordsworthian consolation memory.

    Stanford

  • That that life of things, that phrase, that's Wordsworthian, a rich, simple phrase.

  • Science is a central institution of culture, and we should not be surprised by the coincidence of archetypal theories of anatomy with revolutionary politics and Wordsworthian poetry.

    Academic text (1992)

Surface Forms

Wordsworthian positive

Morphology

Wordsworthian = Wordsworth (transparent) = Wordsworth + ian

A standard adjectival formation from the proper name 'Wordsworth' plus '-ian'; the meaning 'relating to Wordsworth' is directly inferable if the learner knows the poet.

Etymology

The word Wordsworthian comes from the English poet Wordsworth, William Wordsworth, who loved 'nature' and strong personal 'feeling' in simple life. So, Wordsworthian means 'like Wordsworth' and describes writing or ideas that value 'nature', 'imagination' and honest feeling.