Shakespearean
adjective
of, relating to, or suggestive of Shakespeare or his works.
Shakespearian
-
a variation of
Shakespearean.
Example Sentences
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So says Elizabeth Taylor, summing up the fractious encounter between the revered Shakespearian actor John Gielgud, and her new husband, the actor Richard Burton.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
In one of the show's first scenes, Ellsworth, a miner, delivers a speech that feels both Shakespearian and naturalistic.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2022
As if realignment isn’t nuanced enough, the current wave features a Shakespearian element.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2022
The Cockpit-In-Court or Royal Cockpit then grew to become a theatre and part of Shakespearian London.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2022
“I hope that was a monster I just killed. I was a Shakespearian actor in college! Picked up a little swordplay!”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
