Donnean

adjective

Don·ne·an

variants or Donnian

ˈdənēən

ˈdän-

: of or relating to John Donne or his metaphysical poetry

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Etymology

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

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“Donne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Donne. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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Biographical Definition

Donne

biographical name

ˈdən

also

John 1572–1631 English poet and clergyman

Donnean adjective

or Donnian

ˈdə-nē-ən

ˈdä-

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