Shavian

[ shey-vee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of George Bernard Shaw or his works:

   Shavian humor.

noun

1. a specialist in the study of the works of George Bernard Shaw.

Shavian

/ ˈʃeɪvɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or like George Bernard Shaw, his works, ideas, etc

noun

1. an admirer of Shaw or his works

Derived Forms

• ˈShavianism, noun

Other Words From

• Shavi·an·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shavian¹

1905–10; Shav- (Latinization of Shaw ) + -ian

Example Sentences

The work has been called Ibsen’s most Shavian play, and indeed, George Bernard Shaw, a staunch defender of Ibsen’s trailblazing art, has endorsed the drama’s subtle political argument.

From Los Angeles Times

Kohli's response was Shavian - instead of adopting himself to the ethos of the national team, he changed the culture of the national team to fit his philosophy.

From BBC

Not every film or TV actor has done period work, but theater-trained actors usually have at least a few Shakespeare plays and Shavian comedies under their era-appropriate belts.

From New York Times

“Shipwreck” it is called, and it’s the U.S. premiere of a play of ideas on a Shavian scale, which is a good thing.

From Washington Post

Ms. Rampersad, who began her shift to directing about a decade ago when she sensed the window for dancing jobs begin to shrink, said this connection to all things Shavian didn’t happen overnight.

From New York Times