Shakespearean meaning

UK US /ˌʃeɪkˈspɪriən/ 4 syllables

Shakespearean (adjective): of or relating to William Shakespeare or his works.

Shakespearean has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

Shakespearean as an adjective

  1. of or relating to William Shakespeare or his works
    • Shakespearean plays

    Synonyms: Shakespearian

    Related forms: Shakespeare

Shakespearean as a noun

  1. a Shakespearean scholar

    Synonyms: Shakespearian

    Type of: scholar

How to pronounce Shakespearean

Shakespearean is pronounced /ˌʃeɪkˈspɪriən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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