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adjective
- 1. displaying earthy humour; bawdy: "the conversation was often highly Rabelaisian"
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Rabelaisian is an adjective that describes something related to Rabelais or his works, or something with gross humor, extravagance, or naturalism. Learn the word history, first known use, and examples of Rabelaisian from Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Rabelaisian. Use the literary adjective Rabelaisian to describe writing that is similar to the work of the French novelist François Rabelais. Sometimes dirty jokes are described as Rabelaisian, especially when they're in the context of biting, satirical humor.
Rabelaisian means of, relating to, or resembling the work of François Rabelais, a French Renaissance writer known for his humor and satire. Learn more about the origin, usage, and history of this word, and see how it is used in sentences.
Definition of Rabelaisian adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Rabelaisian is an adjective that describes something related to or resembling the work of François Rabelais, a French Renaissance writer known for his humour and satire. It can also be a noun for a fan or student of Rabelais.
Rabelaisian means of or relating to Rabelais, a French Renaissance writer known for his broad, coarse humor and sharp satire. Learn more about Rabelaisian works, synonyms, translations and usage from various dictionaries and sources.
Rabelaisian is an adjective and noun derived from the name of the French Renaissance writer François Rabelais. It can mean relating to his works, style, or themes, such as humor, satire, and exaggeration.
