Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rabelais

Adjective

ˈræbəˌleɪ

Definition

A term relating to the works of François Rabelais, a French Renaissance writer known for his satirical and humorously exaggerated narrative style.

Examples

The party had a rabelais spirit, filled with laughter and outrageous jokes.
His rabelais commentary on politics drew both applause and criticism.
She loved the rabelais approach to storytelling, which included vivid characters and absurd situations.

Meaning

The word ‘rabelais’ denotes characteristics that are exuberantly humorous, satirical, and marked by a joyful and sometimes grotesque approach to life, often in line with the style of Rabelais’ writings.