Vic·to·ri·an
vik-ˈtȯr-ē-ən 
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the reign of Queen Victoria of England or the art, letters, or tastes of her time
2
: typical of the moral standards, attitudes, or conduct of the age of Victoria especially when considered stuffy, prudish, or hypocritical
1
: a person living during Queen Victoria's reign
especially
: a representative figure of that time
2
: a typically large and ornate house built during Queen Victoria's reign
: of or relating to Victoria
It looks very much like only one Victorian team will have a chance to push into the top four …—
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Adjective (1)
My parents have very Victorian attitudes when it comes to sex.
a conservative Christian sect with a code of sexual morality that is often seen as quaintly Victorian by outsiders
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Zoom in: The Victorian mansion was built in 1886 as the home of businessmen Abraham Klauber before it was partitioned into apartment units.
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Adjective
In the lead-up to the release of her latest album Mayhem, Gaga has embraced all things black—from a Victorian velvet Colleen Allen coat-dress to a plaid Diesel runway look.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Zoom in: The Victorian mansion was built in 1886 as the home of businessmen Abraham Klauber before it was partitioned into apartment units.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Sustainability The River Suites feature living sedum (flowering plants) roofs, a habitat for wildlife and vegetation, blending into the landscape of the Victorian Sunken Gardens just above on the hotel grounds.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Sarah Stacey Interior Design In the dining room of a 1909 Queen Anne Victorian home, Sarah Stacey Interior Design accented the space with midcentury chairs found at a local auction and an elegant sideboard.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Victorian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Victorian. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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