Jacobean

adjective

Jac·​o·​be·​an ˌja-kə-ˈbē-ən 

: of, relating to, or characteristic of James I of England or his age

Jacobean noun

Examples of Jacobean in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Fret patterns are great to bring into more modern or linear homes, and the fabric is sometimes raised or textured, whereas verdure and Jacobean floral tapestries lean more traditional and are not raised. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 20 Apr. 2026

The main castle is one of the oldest remaining examples of Jacobean architecture, which means it was built in the 1600s in a style that blends English, Scottish, and Italian architecture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026

It’s also been reported that Hatfield, a 17th-century Jacobean property once home to the first Earl of Salisbury, was used for various scenes of the inside of the Bridgerton estate in season 2. — Kayla Keegan, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026

There are Jacobean fireplaces, ornate cornicing, and Georgian sash windows with original wooden shutters. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 July 2025

The renovation, which brought the house to about 4,700 square feet, stayed true to the original architecture, incorporating Welsh slate roofing, arched leaded windows, and reclaimed Jacobean paneling in interior spaces. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024

But getting into bed in a forest, where's those Jacobean heat lamps? — EW.com, 12 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Jacobaeus, from Jacobus James

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Jacobean

• Jacobean lily

Rhymes for Jacobean

• aegean
• aptian
• boolean
• korean
• linnaean
• plebeian
• protean
• ruffian
• wolffian
• adlerian
• caesarian
• cyclopean