chesterfieldian

chesterfieldian
\\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷dēən\ adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Philip Dormer Stanhope, fourth Earl of Chesterfield died 1773 English statesman & man of letters + English -ian
: of, relating to, or befitting the writings or the attitudes of Chesterfield, distinguished for his elegant manners and for his Letters to his son in which he expounded his principles of conduct said to reflect sharply the pragmatic morality of the age

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  • Chesterfieldian — /ches teuhr feel dee euhn/, adj. of, pertaining to, or like the 4th Earl of Chesterfield or his writings; elegant; urbane; suave. [1770 80; CHESTERFIELD + IAN] * * * …   Universalium

  • chesterfieldian — ches·ter·field·i·an …   English syllables

  • elegant — adj 1. luxurious, posh, sumptuous, grand, fine; rich, swank, gorgeous, ornamental, ornate; excellent, choice, superior, select; exquisite, tasteful, in good taste, nice; well done, well made, finished. 2. urbane, Chesterfieldian, polished, suave …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

  • Chesterfield — [ches′tərfēld΄] 4th Earl of ( Philip Dormer Stanhope) 1694 1773; Eng. statesman & writer on manners Chesterfieldian adj …   English World dictionary

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