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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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
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Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Hart thinks Goodison is irreplaceable, a venue where the terraces hang over the pitch and some of the timberwork dates back to the Victorian era.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
An 1890s-era Queen Anne Victorian building, the Fitz Flats was recently renovated by developer Ed Conley and his company CCI Properties.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Real estate here is no less impressive, ranging from Victorian mansions and traditional farmhouses to sleek, contemporary residences.
—Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Hart thinks Goodison is irreplaceable, a venue where the terraces hang over the pitch and some of the timberwork dates back to the Victorian era.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
The Victorian Gothic structure was constructed with Milwaukee's famous Cream City brick.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
An 1890s-era Queen Anne Victorian building, the Fitz Flats was recently renovated by developer Ed Conley and his company CCI Properties.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Victorian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Victorian. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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