Whistlerian

adjective

Whis·​tle·​ri·​an (ˈ)(h)wi¦slirēən How to pronounce Whistlerian (audio)
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of the painter Whistler or his work

Word History

Etymology

James A. M. Whistler †1903 American painter and etcher + English -ian

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“Whistlerian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Whistlerian. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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