Vic·to·ri·an
vik-ˈtȯr-ē-ən 
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the reign of Queen Victoria of England or the art, letters, or tastes of her time
2
: typical of the moral standards, attitudes, or conduct of the age of Victoria especially when considered stuffy, prudish, or hypocritical
1
: a person living during Queen Victoria's reign
especially
: a representative figure of that time
2
: a typically large and ornate house built during Queen Victoria's reign
: of or relating to Victoria
It looks very much like only one Victorian team will have a chance to push into the top four …—
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Examples of Victorian in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
My parents have very Victorian attitudes when it comes to sex.
a conservative Christian sect with a code of sexual morality that is often seen as quaintly Victorian by outsiders
Recent Examples on the WebGeorge Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
The same is true of the bridges built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel during the Victorian Era that are spread across Britain.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
The release notes that the Queen Anne Victorian home has antique woodwork, a wraparound porch with a swing, and a 120-year-old pump organ.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Beyond claiming the racing, many believe the cup itself is a thing of rare, Victorian beauty.
—George Allen, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2024
The same is true of the bridges built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel during the Victorian Era that are spread across Britain.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
From $510 per night. BOOK NOW Classic Victorian Home in San Francisco, California
This San Francisco Airbnb is a must-visit.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
The release notes that the Queen Anne Victorian home has antique woodwork, a wraparound porch with a swing, and a 120-year-old pump organ.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Victorian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Victorian. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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