What is another word for Spenserian?

Pronunciation: [spɛnsˈi͡əɹɪən] (IPA)

Spenserian refers to anything related to the style of English poet Edmund Spenser. The term is often used to describe his unique blend of elevated language, ornamental verse, and elaborate allegory. As a result, synonyms for Spenserian might include grand, flowery, ornate, or embellished. Other possible options include labyrinthine, opulent, baroque, or flamboyant. Each of these adjectives captures a different aspect of Spenser's poetic style, which is characterized by intricate rhyme schemes, inventive wordplay, and an almost musical rhythm. So whether you're looking to describe a literary work or simply trying to evoke a sense of Spenser's distinctive voice, these are all great alternatives to the term Spenserian.

What are the hypernyms for Spenserian?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    poetry, english literature, literary devices.

Usage examples for Spenserian

Browning gave us an effective harangue against spiritualism in Mr. Sludge, "The Medium," in blank verse, Byron proved a good critic of society in Don Juan, in Ottava Rima metre, Shelley preached moral reforms in the Revolt of Islam, in the Spenserian stanza.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell
The only warmth or spirit imported into it came from the bridegroom, who retained a vigorous-even Spenserian-bridal-mood throughout the morning.
"Desperate Remedies"
Thomas Hardy
It could not have been written in the Spenserian stanza.
"Essays Æsthetical"
George Calvert

Famous quotes with Spenserian

  • makes cinema out of the west's primary principle: to see is to know; to know is to control. The Spenserian eye cuts, wounds, rapes.
    Edmund Spenser

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