superfluous man en · NOUN
Meanings
- A kind of character derived from the Byronic hero and associated with mid-1800s Russian literature: a man, usually privileged and capable, who flaunts or disregards social norms and exhibits cynicism, self-interest, and existential boredom.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| superfluous men | Number=Plur | lexicographic |