Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

proustian

Adjective

/pruːˈstɪən/

Definition

Relating to the French novelist Marcel Proust or his works, particularly in terms of the themes of memory and introspection.

Examples

The smell of the fresh-baked bread had a proustian quality, bringing back a flood of childhood memories.
Her proustian reflections often led her to profound insights about her past.

Meaning

The term ‘proustian’ is often used to describe experiences that evoke memories or emotions reminiscent of Proust’s writing, especially the exploration of the intricacies of human perception and time.