Teutonic

[ too-ton-ik, tyoo- ]

/ tuˈtɒn ɪk, tyu- /

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adjective

of or relating to the ancient Teutons.

of, relating to, or characteristic of the Teutons or Germans; German.

noting or pertaining to the northern European stock that includes the German, Dutch, Scandinavian, British, and related peoples.

(of languages) Germanic.

Nordic.

noun

Germanic.

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Origin of Teutonic

First recorded in 1580–90; Teuton + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM Teutonic

Teu·ton·i·cal·ly, adverban·ti-Teu·ton·ic, adjectivenon-Teu·ton·ic, adjective

Words nearby Teutonic

teuchter, Teucrian, Teut., Teutoburger Wald, Teuton, Teutonic, Teutonic Order, Teutonism, Teutonize, TeV, tevatron

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How to use Teutonic in a sentence

The only thing that could make the experience more perfect would be suitably Teutonic musical accompaniment.
The new electric BMW i4 is a nimble driving machine—with a cinematic soundtrack|Dan Carney|October 15, 2021|Popular-Science
To replace the familiar roar of Bavarian pistons, the company turned to a different flavor of Teutonic music in the form of sounds created by famed film soundtrack composer, Hans Zimmer.
The new electric BMW i4 is a nimble driving machine—with a cinematic soundtrack|Dan Carney|October 15, 2021|Popular-Science
The attempt to “breed back” the Auroch of Teutonic legend was of a piece with the Nazi obsession with racial purity and eugenics.
‘Nazi Cows’ Tried to Kill British Farmer|Tom Sykes|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Yet by equating their engineering with Teutonic rigor the Germans have created the impression of an exclusive proprietary quality.
Nationalism on Four Wheels|Clive Irving|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Germans knew they had a special sea creature in their Teutonic grip.
The Amazing Tale of Paul the Psychic Octopus: Germany’s World Cup Soothsayer|Emily Shire|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He conducted a 24-year-long war against Sweden, Poland, Lithuania, and the Teutonic Knights, and lost.
Russian History Is on Our Side: Putin Will Surely Screw Himself|P. J. O’Rourke|May 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was more about the way art looked: it should be as naturalistic as possible, and be made by Teutonic or Scandinavian artists.
Nazi Art Hoard Just the Tip of the Iceberg for Lost Art|Noah Charney|November 13, 2013|DAILY BEAST
You might guess at the first glance that she had in her the blood of both the Teutonic and the Latin races.
Overland|John William De Forest
Unluckily for Coronado, Clara was half Teutonic, and could comprehend the tone of her father's race.
Overland|John William De Forest
Early in the 5th century the Teutonic conquest of Gaul cut the island off from Rome.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
In China kong means king, and in modern England king is a slightly decayed form of the Teutonic konig or kinig.
Archaic England|Harold Bayley
The grandmother of the Teutonic deity Tyr was a fierce giantess with nine hundred heads; his father was an enemy of the gods.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria|Donald A. Mackenzie

British Dictionary definitions for Teutonic

Teutonic

/ (tjuːˈtɒnɪk) /

adjective

characteristic of or relating to the German peopleTeutonic thoroughness

of or relating to the ancient Teutons

(not used in linguistics) of or relating to the Germanic languages

noun

an obsolete name for Germanic

Derived forms of Teutonic

Teutonically, adverb

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