Victorian ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Victorian ( adjective )

1. Relating to the reign of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (1837–1901).
2. Relating to the architecture, art, and culture of the Victorian period.
3. Relating to the social and moral attitudes typical of the Victorian period, characterized by prudishness, moralism, and a strict code of conduct.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from the name of queen victoria (reigned 1837–1901) + -ian.

Examples:

1. The building was a victorian architecture.
2. The painting was a victorian art.
3. The book was a victorian novel.
4. The manners were victorian.
5. The society was victorian.

(As a noun)

Victorian ( noun )

1. Relating to the reign of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (1837–1901).
2. Relating to the architecture, art, and culture of the Victorian period.
3. Relating to the social and moral attitudes typical of the Victorian period, characterized by prudishness, moralism, and a strict code of conduct.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from the name of queen victoria (reigned 1837–1901) + -ian.

Examples:

1. The building was a victorian architecture.
2. The painting was a victorian art.
3. The book was a victorian novel.
4. The manners were victorian.
5. The society was victorian.