Jacobean
of or relating to James I of England or to his period.
noting or pertaining to the style of architecture and furnishings prevailing in England in the first half of the 17th century, continuing the Elizabethan style with a gradual introduction of Italian models in architecture and increased elaboration of forms and motifs in furnishings.
of or relating to the style of literature and drama produced during the early 17th century.
a writer, statesman, or other personage of the Jacobean period.
Origin of Jacobean
1Other words from Jacobean
- an·ti-Jac·o·be·an, adjective
- pro-Jac·o·be·an, adjective
- qua·si-Jac·o·be·an, adjective
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How to use Jacobean in a sentence
Centuries later the Elizabethans and Jacobeans thought of Sluys as a historical precursor to the Spanish Armada.
There are times when Mr Williams wears with grace the mantle of the Jacobeans.
Life in a Railway Factory | Alfred WilliamsThere are many tombs of Jacobeans, and of the Dukes of Berg.
The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine | Francis Miltoun
British Dictionary definitions for Jacobean
/ (ˌdʒækəˈbɪən) /
history characteristic of or relating to James I of England or to the period of his rule (1603–25)
of or relating to the style of furniture current at this time, characterized by the use of dark brown carved oak
denoting, relating to, or having the style of architecture used in England during this period, characterized by a combination of late Gothic and Palladian motifs
any writer or other person who lived in the reign of James I
Origin of Jacobean
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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