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Bohemian Definition

Bo·he·mian (bō hēmē ən, -hēmyən)

noun

  1. a person born or living in Bohemia
  2. Czech ()
  3. Etymology: Fr Bohémien: from the fact that the Gypsies passed through Bohemia to reach W Europe

    a Gypsy
  4. a person, esp. an artist, poet, etc., who lives in an unconventional, nonconforming way

adjective

  1. of Bohemia or its people, language, or culture; Czech
  2. like or characteristic of a bohemian

Bohemian Related Forms
Bo·he·mi·an·ism′ noun
Bohemian Synonyms

Bohemian

modif.

Bohemian Synonyms

Bohemian

n.

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.

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