Churchillian

[ chur-chil-ee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Winston Churchill, his life, works, etc.

noun

1. a specialist in the life and works of Winston Churchill.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Churchillian¹

Churchill + -ian

Example Sentences

In deliberately Churchillian tones, he believes that in order to keep the peace, Europe needs to be ready for war.

From BBC

Yet this time, political analysts expressed skepticism about a Churchillian restoration for Mr. Johnson.

From New York Times

It was Mr Zelensky's Churchillian "V for victory" sign at the end of his speech - as the Ukrainian national anthem played in the background - that was the most powerful moment for the Labour MP.

From BBC

Conservative MP for Bosworth Luke Evans asked the tool to write a "Churchillian speech on the state of the United Kingdom over the last 12 months" and read out the 324-word script to MPs.

From BBC

There is a touch of Churchillian “blood, toil, tears and sweat” about Mr. Macron’s current demeanor, on the eve of a state visit to Washington in December.

From New York Times