Chekhovian
[ che-koh-vee-uhn, -kaw-fee-, -kof-ee-; chek-aw-fee-uhn, -of-ee- ]
/ tʃɛˈkoʊ vi ən, -ˈkɔ fi-, -ˈkɒf i-; ˈtʃɛk ɔ fi ən, -ɒf i- /
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adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of Anton Chekhov or his writings, especially as they are evocative of a mood of introspection and frustration.
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Words nearby Chekhovian
Cheiron, Cheju, Cheka, Chekhov, Chekhov, Anton, Chekhovian, Chekiang, chela, Chelan, chelate, chelating agent
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