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Hardyan

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

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  • rhymes with -ɑː(ɹ)dɪən

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) or his writings, of which the best known are tragic novels.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a Hardyan rural romance

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Hardy + -an.