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Delsartian

[ del-sahr-tee-uhn ]
/ dɛlˈsɑr ti ən /
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adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of François Delsarte or the Delsarte method.
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Origin of Delsartian

Delsarte + -ian

Words nearby Delsartian

Delray Beach, Del Rio, Delsarte, Delsarte method, Delsarte system, Delsartian, del Sarto, delta, delta connection, Delta Force, delta function
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How to use Delsartian in a sentence

  • I wondered if it were possible, by Delsartian methods, to throw scorn into the expression of ones back.

    The Doctor's Red Lamp|Various

  • "I am the lady of the house, Mr. Crow," said the lady, performing a graceful Delsartian movement with her long bare arms.

    Anderson Crow, Detective|George Barr McCutcheon

  • One was on walking, by a graceful young Delsartian, who showed us a lot.

    The Letters of William James, Vol. II|William James
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