Cromwellian
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of the politics, practices, etc., of Oliver Cromwell or of the Commonwealth and Protectorate.
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noting or pertaining to a style of English furnishings of the middle 17th century, characterized by austerity, the use of oak and leather, and simple, decorative moldings.
Etymology
Origin of Cromwellian
Example Sentences
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As is an exquisitely embroidered bible given to the newly restored King, signalling a more liberal, post Cromwellian, era.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2017
Those who consider Felt a more Cromwellian figure might take issue with the lionizing.
From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2017
Designer suits, luxury yachts, extravagant parties: Mr Wang risks coming across as too much the playboy in an increasingly Cromwellian China.
From Economist • Feb. 12, 2015
Given the extrasensory powers ladled out to felines in these books, my two cats would, I fear, waste little time in cementing their already Cromwellian sway over the affairs of my household.
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2012
England required his services, and on May 29, 1650, his son-in-law, Henry Ireton, was appointed Lord-Deputy and Commander-in-Chief, and instructed to carry out the Cromwellian policy.
From The Viceroys of Ireland by O'Mahony, Charles
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