Definitions for Chesterfieldian

Chesterfieldian Ches·ter·field·i·an

Spelling: [ches-ter-feel-dee-uh n]
IPA: /ˌtʃɛs tərˈfil di ən/

Chesterfieldian is a 15 letter English word.

You can make 4104 anagrams from letters in Chesterfieldian (acdeeefhiilnrst).

Definitions for Chesterfieldian

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or like the 4th Earl of Chesterfield or his writings; elegant; urbane; suave.

Origin of Chesterfieldian

First recorded in 1770-80; Chesterfield + -ian

Examples for Chesterfieldian

"Ef you'll git right in heah, you'll be dah befoh yer know it, ma'am," said he giving a Chesterfieldian bow.

His manners are perfect;—not Chesterfieldian, and yet never offensive.

He passed out of the door with a Chesterfieldian bow and good night.

Worldly beyond his reputation, and somewhat Chesterfieldian in his principles, he consents to be a Roman while at Rome.

He was Chesterfieldian in conventional politeness, and as smooth as Talleyrand in ambiguity of speech.

Besides, sir, he was a boy who under a Chesterfieldian exterior hid strong destructive propensities.

There, as he was saying good-by with a Chesterfieldian air, Tough plucked him by the sleeve.

Sube rarely overlooked an opportunity to demonstrate to Mrs. Guilford his Chesterfieldian manners.

“You do us too much honor,” said Paul, making a low bow in his best Chesterfieldian manner.

The guests at the Felton banquet greatly exceed the Chesterfieldian limits.

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