Edwardian

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adjective (1)

Ed·​war·​di·​an e-ˈdwär-dē-ən 

-ˈdwȯr-

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Edward VII of England or his age

especially, of clothing : marked by the hourglass silhouette for women and long narrow fitted suits and high collars for men

Edwardian noun

Edwardean

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adjective (2)

Ed·​war·​de·​an

variants or Edwardian

(ˈ)e¦dwärdēən 

-wȧd-, 

-wȯ(r)d-

: of or relating to the Calvinistic theological doctrines of Jonathan Edwards : derived from such doctrines : accepting such doctrines

Edwardean

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noun

variants or Edwardian

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plural -s

: an adherent of the theology of Jonathan Edwards

Examples of Edwardian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Opening the show, model Dyanira Hurbuscher walked in a sheer look — a bra hinting at the boning seen in Edwardian-era corsetry, but completely softened and unrestricted (Gabrielle famously rejected the stiff fashion rules of her time). — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

In an Edwardian manor near Grosvenor Square—where sprawling shopping destinations Regents Street and New Bond Street are there for window gawking—the 31 rooms prove to be a welcome respite from city noise. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Sweet Pea Sweet pea is a traditional Edwardian pattern that originates from a house near Oban on Scotland’s west coast. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Sep. 2026

These are Gardens House, the Edwardian former home of the estate’s gardener, and The Folly, a 19th-century building that was used as a hunting lodge and a tea room before becoming a retreat for up to six guests, per the estate’s website. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (2)

Jonathan Edwards †1758 American Congregational clergyman and theologian + English -ean or -ian

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1908, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Edwardian

• gordian
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