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Dunsanian

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /dʌnˈseɪni.ən/

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adj

Meaning 1

Of, pertaining to, or emulating the style or works of author Lord Dunsany (1879-1957).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Lovecraft wrote many Dunsanian tales of dreams and gods.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Dunsany + -an.