Shakespearean

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ʃeɪkˈspɪəɹi.ən/

Adjective

(literature) Of or pertaining to, characteristic of, associated with, or suggestive of William Shakespeare (an English playwright), his works, or his authorship, or the time in which he lived.

Japanese Meaning

ウィリアム・シェイクスピアまたはその作品、著作、または彼が活躍した時代に関連し、その特徴を示すさま（特に文学において）

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The director insisted on a Shakespearean tone for the production, with heightened language and stately costumes.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

監督はその公演にシェイクスピア風の調子を求め、誇張された言葉遣いと荘厳な衣装を用いるよう指示した。

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Sense（1）

(literature) Of or pertaining to, characteristic of, associated with, or suggestive of William Shakespeare (an English playwright), his works, or his authorship, or the time in which he lived.

The influence of Shakespearean works extends well into the modern era, even to such unlikely places as Star Trek. Indeed, Patrick Stewart is a famed Shakespearean actor who has commented on the connection between the two on several occasions.

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Sense（2）

Derivative of Shakespeare's works or authorship.

Sense（3）

Composed of Shakespearean sonnets.

more Shakespearean

（ comparative ）

most Shakespearean

（ superlative ）

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