victorian

• Relatif à la période du règne de la reine Victoria (1837-1901), qualifiant souvent l'architecture, le design ou les mœurs sociales caractéristiques de cette époque.

Relating to the period of Queen Victoria's reign (1837-1901), often describing architecture, design, or social attitudes characteristic of that era.

1. B2informal

   Having or showing very strict, old-fashioned, and often exaggeratedly proper moral standards, especially regarding modesty and social behavior.

   prude, collet monté

   • His views on dating are positively Victorian.
   • She has a Victorian attitude towards public displays of affection.
   • The school's dress code was criticized as being Victorian.

   Synonymesold-fashionedpriggishprimproperprudishpuritanicalstrait-lacedstuffy

   Antonymesbroad-mindedliberalmodernpermissivetolerantuninhibited

2. Relating to the reign of Queen VictoriaB1formal

   Relating to the period of British history when Queen Victoria reigned (1837-1901), known for its distinct social, cultural, and architectural styles.

   Victorian (relatif au règne de la reine Victoria)

   • They live in a beautiful Victorian house.
   • Victorian literature often explored themes of morality and social reform.
   • The museum has a large collection of Victorian art.

• Nom désignant une personne ayant vécu à l'époque victorienne (règne de la reine Victoria, 1837–1901), ou une caractéristique de cette période.

A noun referring to a person who lived during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), or a characteristic of that period.

1. Person from the Victorian eraB2formalbritish

   A person who lived during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), especially in Britain.

   Personne de l'époque victorienne

   • The Victorians were known for their strict moral codes.
   • Many Victorians believed in the importance of social reform.
   • The architecture of the city was heavily influenced by the Victorians.

2. Person with Victorian valuesB2informal

   A person who holds or embodies the conservative social and moral values associated with the Victorian era.

   Personne aux valeurs victoriennes

   • He's a bit of a Victorian when it comes to family values.
   • She has a Victorian attitude towards proper behavior.
   • Some people call him a Victorian because of his old-fashioned views.

   Synonymesmoralistprigprudepuritan

   Antonymesliberalmodernistpermissive