Rockwellian

adjective

Rock·well·ian ˌräk-ˈwe-lē-ən

: of, relating to, or suggestive of Norman Rockwell or his illustrations

… a town of Rockwellian prettiness, nestled amid stands of hardwood trees …—

Time

especially : evoking an idealized or wholesome depiction of small-town life

… a Rockwellian upbringing … steeped in the importance of family, respect for others and the value of hard work. —

Stephen Cannella

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Rockwellian was in 1948

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Style

“Rockwellian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rockwellian. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added