Victorian

adjective

vik-ˈtȯr-ē-ən How to pronounce Victorian (audio)
Definition of Victoriannext
as in puritanical
given to or marked by very conservative standards regarding personal behavior or morals a conservative Christian sect with a code of sexual morality that is often seen as quaintly Victorian by outsiders

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Recent Examples of Victorian The destination's ornate Victorian architecture adds an element of enchantment and grandeur to the scenic backdrop. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 This will be the third wedding Hall has overseen at the Ocean House, a 2004 recreation of a palatial Victorian hotel that originally opened on the site in 1868. — Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 King Charles got a Victorian clock restored on his visit. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025 And for a more extensive dive into the life of the Victorian detective, The Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221b Baker street (the address of Conan Doyle’s fictional sleuth) is a five minute stroll from the hotel. — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Victorian
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puritanical
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  • Our culture is losing sight of the value of knowledge and literacy, embracing instead ideas that are surface-level, puritanical and uncomplicated.
    — Mckenna Friedland, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Students marched against the Vietnam War, demanded racial and gender justice, challenged puritanical norms, and torched symbols of establishment power.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of puritanical

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“Victorian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Victorian. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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