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Rabelaisian

/ˌræbəˈleɪ.ʒən/

Translations

Rabelaisiannoun

Rabelaisians

/ˌræbəˈleɪziən/

/ˌræbəˈleɪʒən/

Countable noun meaning a person who embodies Rabelaisian qualities.

Rabelaisianadjective

more Rabelaisian

Comp.

most Rabelaisian

Super.

/ˌræbəˈleɪ.ʒən/

The novel had a Rabelaisian humor that was both bawdy and intellectual.

Роман обладал раблезианским юмором, который был одновременно непристойным и интеллектуальным.

Synonyms

Rabelaisiannoun

A person who displays Rabelaisian characteristics, especially bawdy or exuberantly humorous qualities.

As a proud Rabelaisian, she filled her novels with earthy humor and lavish feasts.

Rabelaisianadjective

Relating to or characteristic of the works of François Rabelais, especially in being bawdy, coarse, or humorously extravagant.

The comedian's Rabelaisian humor had the audience roaring with laughter, though some found it a bit too risqué.