fin-de-siècle

(făɴˌdə-sē-ĕkˈlə)

adjective
Of or characteristic of the last part of the 19th century, especially with reference to its artistic climate of effete sophistication.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: : fin, end

Origin: + de, of

Origin: + siècle, century

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