Nabokovian

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Etymology

From Nabokov + -ian.

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