Jonsonian en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /d͡ʒɒnˈsəʊ.ni.ən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /d͡ʒɑnˈsoʊ.ni.ən/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Jonson + -ian.
Meanings
- Of or pertaining to Ben Jonson (1572-1637), English Renaissance satirical dramatist, poet, actor and contemporary of William Shakespeare, or to his works.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most Jonsonian | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more Jonsonian | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |