Balzacian
English edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /balˈzakɪ.ən/
- (General American) IPA(key): /bɔlˈzæki.ən/, /bælˈzæki.ən/
Adjective edit
Balzacian (comparative more Balzacian, superlative most Balzacian)
- Of or pertaining to the French novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799–1850) or his writings.
- Realist or realistic, particularly capturing small details of everyday objects.
Translations edit
of or pertaining to Honoré de Balzac or his writings
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Noun edit
Balzacian (plural Balzacians)
- A follower of Balzac, or an author who writes in his style.
Translations edit
follower of Honoré de Balzac
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