Chesterfieldian
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Someone who acts in a sophisticated, aristocratic manner, reminiscent of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield.
"For example, in the chapter on “The Imperial Family," by Baron Sannomiya, this consummate Chesterfieldian, who acts as the court chamberlain, tells us what went on—outside of the imperial family."
Adjective
- 1 In the style of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, marked by brilliance, wit, and elegance in writing, and aristocratic assurance in life
"What most evidently prevailed, absit invidia, and what betrayed her into all the Chesterfieldian indecorums of laughter, was his addressing her in Irish."
Example
More examples"For example, in the chapter on “The Imperial Family," by Baron Sannomiya, this consummate Chesterfieldian, who acts as the court chamberlain, tells us what went on—outside of the imperial family."
Etymology
From Chesterfield + -ian.