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Wagnerian Meaning in English

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ˌvɑɡˈnɛɹiən/, /ˌwæɡˈnɛɹiən
vahg-NEER-ee-uhn or wag-NEER-ee-uhn
vɑːɡˈnɪəriən
vahg-NEER-ee-uhn

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the German composer Richard Wagner, his music, operas, or style, especially when describing something as grand, dramatic, or intense.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used to describe music, opera, or performances in the style of Wagner—grand, complex, and emotional. Also used metaphorically to mean something powerful or overwhelming. Usually formal or literary; not common in casual speech.

Example Sentences

The opera had a truly Wagnerian style and sound.

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His music is often described as Wagnerian.

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The performance ended with a Wagnerian finale.

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The movie's soundtrack is dramatic and almost Wagnerian in its intensity.

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She gave a Wagnerian performance that left the audience speechless.

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When the storm hit, the thunder felt almost Wagnerian.

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