Viennese

[ vee-uh-neez, -nees ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Vienna:

   a Viennese waltz; a Viennese caf é.

noun

, plural Vi·en·nese.

1. a native or inhabitant of Vienna.

Viennese

/ ˌvɪəˈniːz /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Vienna

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Vienna

Word History and Origins

Origin of Viennese¹

First recorded in 1830–40; Vienn(a) + -ese

Example Sentences

He was only 28 when he died in the flu pandemic of 1918, and his premature death bolstered his image as a symbol of over-the-top Viennese intensity.

From New York Times

In the current study, the Viennese and Israeli environmental scientists therefore analyzed whether lettuce plants absorb the chemicals released by car tires under natural growing conditions.

From Science Daily

It seemed the entire chorus of The Nutcracker would hum a selection of Viennese waltzes and quadrilles and gallops.

From Literature

These players — known for their lush sound, their brighter, higher tuning frequency and their distinctly Viennese articulation — can be haughty and stubborn; I have seen them outright defy a conductor in rehearsal.

From New York Times

Sure, that’s cool, but could Chavez ever perfect the paso doble, samba or Viennese waltz?

From Los Angeles Times