Donnean

adjective

Don·​ne·​an
variants or Donnian
ˈdənēən How to pronounce Donnean (audio)
ˈdän-
: of or relating to John Donne or his metaphysical poetry

Word History

Etymology

John Donne †1631 English poet + English -an or -ian

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“Donnean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Donnean. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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