Logo
dictionary thesaurus

Richardsonian

adjective
Rich·​ard·​so·​ni·​an

Definition of Richardsonian

: of or relating to the English novelist Richardson or to the sentimental or psychological fiction he produced

First Known Use of Richardsonian

1763, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Richardsonian

Samuel Richardson †1761 English novelist + English -ian

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

impetus

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!