Edwardian

adjective

Ed·war·di·an e-ˈdwär-dē-ən

-ˈdwȯr-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Edward VII of England or his age

especially, of clothing : marked by the hourglass silhouette for women and long narrow fitted suits and high collars for men

Edwardian noun

Examples of Edwardian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The styles trend Art Deco, but there’s a number of Victorian and Edwardian pieces in the mix, too. —

Jessie Heyman, Vogue, 17 July 2024 The singer not only debuted unreleased songs, but also emerged in a new look, rooted firmly in the Edwardian fashions from her favorite childhood films. —

Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 July 2024 Allen House This red-brick development that resembles an Edwardian mansion is located just off of Kensington High Street. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 28 June 2024 Can a Woman Be a Genius? Many Edwardian progressives and utopians put their hopes in the exceptional individual who was able to overcome obstacles with a force of will. —

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