goethian

An adjective relating to or characteristic of the German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe or his works; now considered archaic or highly literary.

• 🇩🇪Adjektiv, das sich auf den deutschen Schriftsteller Johann Wolfgang von Goethe oder seine Werke bezieht; gilt heute als veraltet oder rein literarisch.

1. Relating to Goethe C2 formal

   Of or relating to the German writer, poet, and philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, or characteristic of his style, ideas, or works.

   • The novel has a distinctly Goethian exploration of human nature.
   • Her analysis of the poem was deeply Goethian in its approach.
   • The professor's lecture focused on Goethian themes of striving and self-cultivation.

   🇩🇪goethisch

   Synonyme: goethean