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congreve

/ˈkɒŋ.ɡriːv/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈkɒŋ.ɡriːv/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to an English playwright of the late 17th and early 18th centuries, best known for his witty comedies of manners.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к английскому драматургу конца 17-го и начала 18-го веков, наиболее известному своими остроумными комедиями нравов.
  1. English Playwright C1 formal british

    William Congreve, a prominent English playwright and poet of the Restoration period, best known for his witty comedies.

    • Congreve's play 'The Way of the World' is a masterpiece of Restoration comedy.
    • Scholars often study Congreve for his sharp social satire.
    • The works of Congreve influenced later playwrights like Sheridan.

    🇷🇺Уильям Конгрив