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falstaffian

/fɔːlˈstæf.i.ən/

Traduction: Qui se rapporte au personnage de Sir John Falstaff des pièces de Shakespeare ou qui lui ressemble ; se dit d'un homme gros, jovial, aimant la bonne chère, la boisson et la franche gaieté.

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adjective

/fɔːlˈstæf.i.ən/C2formalart
  • frQui se rapporte au personnage de Sir John Falstaff des pièces de Shakespeare ou qui lui ressemble ; se dit d'un homme gros, jovial, aimant la bonne chère, la boisson et la franche gaieté.

Relating to or resembling the character Sir John Falstaff from Shakespeare's plays; describes someone who is fat, jolly, and fond of drinking and merriment.

  1. Of or resembling FalstaffC2formal

    Characteristic of Sir John Falstaff, a fictional character in Shakespeare's plays, known for being fat, jovial, boastful, and fond of drinking and eating.

    frfalstaffien

    • His Falstaffian humor entertained the entire party.
    • The actor gave a Falstaffian performance, full of bluster and wit.
    • She described his Falstaffian appetite for life and food.

    Synonymesboastfulbuffoonishconvivialcorpulentjollyjovialportly

Formes
  • more falstaffian comparative form
  • most falstaffian superlative form