Delsartian

American  

[del-sahr-tee-uhn] / dɛlˈsɑr ti ən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of François Delsarte or the Delsarte method.

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Etymology

Origin of Delsartian

Delsarte + -ian

Example Sentences

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

From Anderson Crow, Detective by McCutcheon, George Barr

Not to derogate from the propriety and modesty of the woman's motions, under the influence of her Delsartian grace one gained new appreciation of "the charm of woven paces and of waving hands."

From Unwritten Literature of Hawaii The Sacred Songs of the Hula by Emerson, Nathaniel Bright

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

From The Letters of William James, Vol. II by James, William

A somewhat sophisticated form of this goal is sought by several Delsartian schemes of relaxation, decomposition, and recomposition of movements.

From Youth: Its Education, Regimen, and Hygiene by Hall, G. Stanley