Swiftian

Swiftian Definition

Swift·ian (swif′tē ən)

adjective

of or relating to Jonathan Swift
like Swift's writings in tone or outlook; often, specif., sardonic, caustic, pessimistic, etc.

Swiftian Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

satire: Moreau is a fabulously blasphemous gothic replay of the Garden of Eden and a Swiftian satire on modern man's self-image.

Swiftian Quotes

In theunreal realms of the canals, as in a Swiftian Lilliput, the real world, with its contrivances, appears as a vast folly.

—McCarthy,Joseph R(aymond)

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