Edwardian

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adjective (1)

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

Edwardean

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adjective (2)

Ed·​war·​de·​an

variants or Edwardian

(ˈ)e¦dwärdēən 

-wȧd-, 

-wȯ(r)d-

: of or relating to the Calvinistic theological doctrines of Jonathan Edwards : derived from such doctrines : accepting such doctrines

Edwardean

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noun

variants or Edwardian

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plural -s

: an adherent of the theology of Jonathan Edwards

Examples of Edwardian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

These are Gardens House, the Edwardian former home of the estate’s gardener, and The Folly, a 19th-century building that was used as a hunting lodge and a tea room before becoming a retreat for up to six guests, per the estate’s website. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

Harley House flat In 1966, Jagger moved into an apartment on the fourth floor of Harley House, an Edwardian mansion on London’s upscale Marylebone Road. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2026

The bookstore’s famous Edwardian interior, lined with classic oak shelving, several skylights, and a large arched window is just part of the charm that draws tourists and customers to its storefronts. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026

One Aldwych is a five-star, independent luxury hotel housed in an iconic Edwardian landmark building in London’s vibrant Covent Garden. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (2)

Jonathan Edwards †1758 American Congregational clergyman and theologian + English -ean or -ian

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1908, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Edwardian

• gordian
• accordion