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Donnean

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈdʌnɪ.ən/
  • US: /ˈdʌni.ən/
  • rhymes with -ʌniən

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to John Donne (1572–1631), English poet, satirist, lawyer, and priest.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective

Meaning 2

of or relating to or in the manner of John Donne

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Donnian

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Donne + -ean.