Rab·e·lai·si·an (r b  -l  z -n, -zhn)adj. 1. Of or relating to Rabelais or his works. 2. Characterized by coarse humor or bold caricature. |
Rabelaisian [ˌræbəˈleɪzɪən -ʒən]
adj
of, relating to, or resembling the work of François Rabelais, the French writer (?1494-1553), esp by broad, often bawdy humour and sharp satire
n
a student or admirer of Rabelais
Rabelaisianism n
Rabelaisian
1. a person who imitates or is an enthusiast for the works of Francois Rabelais.
2. a person given to coarse, satirical humor, like that of Rabelais. — Rabelaisian, adj.
See also: Humor
2. a person given to coarse, satirical humor, like that of Rabelais. — Rabelaisian, adj.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | Rabelaisian - of or relating to or characteristic of Francois Rabelais or his works; "Rabelaisian characters" |
Translations
Rabelaisian
adj
(of Rabelais) → des Rabelais
(= like Rabelais) → im Stile Rabelais’
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