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

Belmond Royal Scotsman Belmond’s Royal Scotsman is like an Edwardian country house on rails that travels through the Scottish Highlands on 2-to-7-day excursions. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026

The landscape rises into steep hills and Victorian and Edwardian architecture, painted in pastel colors and flowing with misty fog. — Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026

Desert Vintage — Vintage clothing store that carries everything from Edwardian cotton shirts to Phoebe Philo–era Celine, with locations in Tucson, New York City, and Paris. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 28 Apr. 2026

Its Edwardian façade and lantern-like corner portico have been carefully restored, a pleasing contrast to the immersive, maximalist interiors that 25hours pulls off so well. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 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
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