Elizabethan
(adjective)
- Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, 1558–1603 or the style of architecture, fashion, or society during that time.
- Describing the fashion, architecture, literature, and social customs of the late 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Origin:
The term elizabethan refers to the period of the british history during the reign of queen elizabeth i from 1558 to 1603, it's named after her.
Examples:
- The Elizabethan era was known for its grand houses and opulent style.
- The Elizabethan fashion was characterized by the ruff collar and tight corsets.
- The house was built in Elizabethan style with a grand entrance and high ceilings.
- Elizabethan society was marked by rigid class distinctions and a strict moral code.
- The Elizabethan literature is famous for the works of Shakespeare and Marlowe.