Beethovenian

adjective

Bee·​tho·​ve·​nian ¦bā-ˌtō-¦vē-nyən How to pronounce Beethovenian (audio)
-nē-ən
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Ludwig van Beethoven or his musical style or works
possessed of a Beethovenian genius

Word History

Etymology

Ludwig van Beethoven †1827 German composer + English -ian

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“Beethovenian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Beethovenian. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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