Bohemian
Bohemian
Definition
Bo·he·mian (bō hē′mē ən, -hēm′yən)
noun
- a person born or living in Bohemia
- Czech ()
Etymology: Fr Bohémien: from the fact that the Gypsies passed through Bohemia to reach W Europe
a Gypsy- a person, esp. an artist, poet, etc., who lives in an unconventional, nonconforming way
adjective
- of Bohemia or its people, language, or culture; Czech
- like or characteristic of a bohemian
Bo·he′·mi·an·ism′ noun
Bohemian
Synonyms
Bohemian
Synonyms
Bohemian
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- attract: It used to attract true bohemians, now it attracts tired London media types.
- find: You will find nothing bohemian, and precious little that's rhapsodic, here.
Adjective modifier
- young: I had the dread that others would dub me as someone who simply didn't belong within this assemblage of young bohemians.
- true: It used to attract true bohemians, now it attracts tired London media types.
- French: This air of a French bohemian was further enchanced by a small Dali mustache.
Modifies a noun
- dud: Groovy Gear features hip and happenin' wear such as bohemian retro duds, Boho Poncho and faux suede coat ensemble, Suddenly Suede.
- glass: Shown here in White pearls with clear bohemian glass.
- lifestyle: Someone's nomadic or bohemian lifestyle might be alien to you, yet demonstrate an easy way of relaxation that has its charms.
- atmosphere: From my father; from the kind of very bohemian, liberal atmosphere in which I grew up.
- quarter: Or try the North Laine, the bohemian quarter with its fun mix of unusual shops.
- house: Ultra chic and utterly decadent myhotel chelsea is an urban retreat where the feel of a bohemian country house meets contemporary glamor.
Modifying Another Word
- slightly: The slightly bohemian looking, disheveled old gentleman with the sad eyes became the symbol of the power of the mind.
- rather: The rather bohemian family spent their summers on the coast of northern France.
- very: From my father; from the kind of very bohemian, liberal atmosphere in which I grew up.
- somewhat: I came from a somewhat bohemian household, as both my parents were artists.
- almost: She was becoming more left-wing in her political sympathies, and wanting to pursue an artistic, almost bohemian lifestyle.
- distinctly: Despite the dismal surroundings Cy's band drew an enormous following from, initially, art school students with a distinctly bohemian bent.
Noun used with modifier
- art: Essential Info Décor: Central European art studio bohemian.
