Edwardian

[ed-wawr-dee-uhn, -wahr-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the reign of Edward VII.

2. reflecting the opulence or self-satisfaction characteristic of this reign.

3. noting or pertaining to the castle architecture of Edward I.

noun

1. a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII.

Edwardian

/ ɛdˈwɔːdɪən /

adjective

1. denoting, relating to, or having the style of life, architecture, dress, etc, current in Britain during the reign of Edward VII

noun

1. a person who lived during the reign of Edward VII

Other Word Forms

• Edwardianism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Edwardian¹

1860–65; Edward (VII, I) + -ian

Example Sentences

It manages around 1,000 properties in west London, most of which are studio or one-bedroom flats in large converted Victorian or Edwardian buildings.

From BBC

Marsh played a housemaid on the worldwide hit set in Edwardian London.

From Los Angeles Times

It brings Georgian, Edwardian and war-time history to life through immersive exhibits where visitors engage with costumed staff and volunteers.

From BBC

Orwell narrowed it down to the Edwardian era — 1901 to 1919 — long before the irruptions of two world wars and the Great Depression.

From Los Angeles Times

Marsh gave television one of the best loved programs in history when she teamed with actress Eileen Atkins to create “Upstairs, Downstairs,” set in a London estate during the Edwardian era.

From Los Angeles Times