Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rabelaisian
Adjective
/ˌræbələˈzeɪ.ən/
Definition
Relating to the works of François Rabelais, particularly characterized by their exuberance, humor, and a focus on bodily pleasures.
Examples
- His rabelaisian laughter could be heard throughout the room.
- The play had a rabelaisian tone, full of exaggerated antics and humorous situations.
- She appreciated rabelaisian literature that challenged societal norms with its boldness.
Meaning
The term describes a lively, gross, or obscene sense of humor, reflecting Rabelais’s style of irreverent wit and free-spirited thinking.
Synonyms
- Exuberant
- Raucous
- Boisterous
- Vulgar
- Irreverent
