Associations to the word «Chesterfieldian»
Noun
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Wiktionary
CHESTERFIELDIAN, noun. Someone who acts in a sophisticated, aristocratic manner, reminiscent of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield.
CHESTERFIELDIAN, adjective. In the style of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, marked by brilliance, wit, and elegance in writing, and aristocratic assurance in life
Wise words
One merit of poetry few persons will deny: it says more and
in fewer words than prose.