Nabokovian

English

Etymology

Nabokov +‎ -ian

Adjective

Nabokovian (comparative more Nabokovian, superlative most Nabokovian)

1. Of or pertaining to Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977) or his writings, characterised by a lush descriptive style and intricate wordplay.

Related terms

• Nabokovesque

Translations

relating to Vladimir Nabokov

• French: nabokovien (fr)