HyperDic: gilbertian

English > 2 senses of the word Gilbertian:
ADJECTIVEpertGilbertianof or pertaining to or characteristic of the style of William S. Gilbert
allGilbertianwildly comic and improbable as in Gilbert and Sullivan operas
English > Gilbertian: 2 senses > adjective 1, pert
MeaningOf or pertaining to or characteristic of the style of William S. Gilbert.
Spanishgilbertio
NounsGilbertUnited States architect who influenced the development of the skyscraper (1859-1934)
Gilberta librettist who was a collaborator with Sir Arthur Sullivan in a famous series of comic operettas (1836-1911)
English > Gilbertian: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningwildly comic and improbable as in Gilbert and Sullivan operas.
Broaderhumorous, humourousFull of or characterized by humor

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