Victorian

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adjective (1)

Vic·​to·​ri·​an vik-ˈtȯr-ē-ən 

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: of, relating to, or characteristic of the reign of Queen Victoria of England or the art, letters, or tastes of her time

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: typical of the moral standards, attitudes, or conduct of the age of Victoria especially when considered stuffy, prudish, or hypocritical

Victorian

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noun (1)

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: a person living during Queen Victoria's reign

especially : a representative figure of that time

2

: a typically large and ornate house built during Queen Victoria's reign

Victorian

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adjective (2)

: of or relating to Victoria

It looks very much like only one Victorian team will have a chance to push into the top four …

—Roy Ward

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noun (2)

plural Victorians

: a native or inhabitant of Victoria

Synonyms of Victorian

Adjective (1)

• puritanical

Examples of Victorian in a Sentence

Adjective (1)

My parents have very Victorian attitudes when it comes to sex.

a conservative Christian sect with a code of sexual morality that is often seen as quaintly Victorian by outsiders

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The original structure had fallen into ruin by the 18th century and was later incorporated into a residence that underwent extensive alterations, including a major Victorian makeover in 1874. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Defined by Victorian era elements like lace and semi-sheer material with severe silhouettes and gothic styles, the dark glamour look punctuated the general edgy aura of Charli XCX’s alt pop star wardrobe. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

Noun

Harris’s son Thomas Harris also runs Midtown Biscuits out of the diminutive bakery in the basement level of a midtown Victorian. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Bleecker has a busy autumn with Alex Gibney’s Musk, Victorian Pscyho, Mike Leigh’s upcoming Tender Loving Care and more. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (1)

1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

circa 1865, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1862, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Victorian

• post-Victorian

Rhymes for Victorian

• chorion
• corean
• dorian
• saurian
• gregorian
• historian
• nestorian
• praetorian
• stentorian
• pythagorean
• valedictorian

Kids Definition

Victorian

adjective

Vic·​to·​ri·​an

vik-ˈtōr-ē-ən, 

-ˈtȯr-

: of, relating to, or typical of the reign of Queen Victoria of England or of the literature, art, and tastes of her time