Definition of Rabelaisian in English:

Rabelaisian

adjective ˌrabəˈleɪzɪən

Displaying earthy humour; bawdy.
the conversation was often highly Rabelaisian
Example sentencesExamples
- Her appetites were as spirited as his and released an almost Rabelaisian exuberance in them both.
- The characters in this novel are representational, especially since they are given to us in larger-than-life Rabelaisian caricature.
- But his own description of life's eternal bounciness seems to me much more gaily Rabelaisian than is the novel as a whole.
- He was also a man of Rabelaisian appetites, fiercely loyal friendships, and great good humour.
Synonyms
ribald, racy, bawdy, vulgar, coarse, earthy, risqué, lewd, blue, spicy
exuberant, uninhibited, vigorous, lively
satirical, parodic, irreverent, disrespectful
informal raunchy

Origin

Mid 18th century: suggestive of the humour of François Rabelais.

Rhymes

Caucasian, Malaysian

Definition of Rabelaisian in US English:

Rabelaisian

adjective

Displaying earthy humor; bawdy.
the conversation was often highly Rabelaisian
Example sentencesExamples
- He was also a man of Rabelaisian appetites, fiercely loyal friendships, and great good humour.
- Her appetites were as spirited as his and released an almost Rabelaisian exuberance in them both.
- But his own description of life's eternal bounciness seems to me much more gaily Rabelaisian than is the novel as a whole.
- The characters in this novel are representational, especially since they are given to us in larger-than-life Rabelaisian caricature.
Synonyms
ribald, racy, bawdy, vulgar, coarse, earthy, risqué, lewd, blue, spicy

Origin

Mid 18th century: suggestive of the humor of François Rabelais.

词汇	Rabelaisian
释义	Definition of Rabelaisian in English: Rabelaisian adjective ˌrabəˈleɪzɪən Displaying earthy humour; bawdy. the conversation was often highly Rabelaisian Example sentencesExamples Her appetites were as spirited as his and released an almost Rabelaisian exuberance in them both. The characters in this novel are representational, especially since they are given to us in larger-than-life Rabelaisian caricature. But his own description of life's eternal bounciness seems to me much more gaily Rabelaisian than is the novel as a whole. He was also a man of Rabelaisian appetites, fiercely loyal friendships, and great good humour. Synonyms ribald, racy, bawdy, vulgar, coarse, earthy, risqué, lewd, blue, spicy exuberant, uninhibited, vigorous, lively satirical, parodic, irreverent, disrespectful informal raunchy Origin Mid 18th century: suggestive of the humour of François Rabelais. Rhymes Caucasian, Malaysian Definition of Rabelaisian in US English: Rabelaisian adjective Displaying earthy humor; bawdy. the conversation was often highly Rabelaisian Example sentencesExamples He was also a man of Rabelaisian appetites, fiercely loyal friendships, and great good humour. Her appetites were as spirited as his and released an almost Rabelaisian exuberance in them both. But his own description of life's eternal bounciness seems to me much more gaily Rabelaisian than is the novel as a whole. The characters in this novel are representational, especially since they are given to us in larger-than-life Rabelaisian caricature. Synonyms ribald, racy, bawdy, vulgar, coarse, earthy, risqué, lewd, blue, spicy Origin Mid 18th century: suggestive of the humor of François Rabelais.
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