Bowiean

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to David Bowie (1947–2016), English musician and actor.

    "Above all, the Pet Shop Boys' song ‘Electricity’ can be read as a commentary on exactly this dimension of Bowiean theatricality, through the superficial, showbiz entertainment world of urban bourgeoisie: […]"

Example

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"Above all, the Pet Shop Boys' song ‘Electricity’ can be read as a commentary on exactly this dimension of Bowiean theatricality, through the superficial, showbiz entertainment world of urban bourgeoisie: […]"

Etymology

From Bowie + -an.

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