Edwardian

American  

[ed-wawr-dee-uhn, -wahr-] / ɛdˈwɔr di ən, -ˈwɑr- /

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.

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noun

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

Edwardian British  

/ ɛdˈwɔːdɪən /

adjective

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

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noun

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

Other Word Forms

• Edwardianism
  noun

Etymology

Origin of Edwardian

1860–65; Edward (VII, I) + -ian

Example Sentences

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Edwardian

The solid, stolid, self-satisfied Edwardian England that had seemed so deserving of his lashes was itself now wounded, and something in Galsworthy shifted accordingly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

Sydney had been raised by an eccentric Edwardian publisher and would-be Conservative political thinker, Thomas Bowles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026

Despite suffering from "numerous" bald patches, a torn muzzle, and repairs to both pads on his paws and feet, the Edwardian bear attracted a lot of interest ahead of the sale.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026

There are subtle nods to the Edwardian era this version is set in.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025

Just then, Nemo walked in, wearing an Edwardian waistcoat, pleated black pants, a starched white shirt, and a cravat patterned in blue and gray.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater