Elizabethan

usgb/ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθn/
adjective

Related to the time when Queen Elizabeth I ruled England (1558 to 1603).

He was studying Elizabethan literature like Shakespeare's plays.
Visual representation of "elizabethan" - Related to the time when Queen Elizabeth I ruled England (1558 to 1603).

Often appears as...

  • elizabethan era
  • elizabethan literature

Usage tips

Historical

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "elizabethan"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Historic Period

Refers to the specific historical timeline of Queen Elizabeth I's reign, not to general olden times.

Illustration for Historic Period
Shakespeare is an iconic Elizabethan playwright.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Renaissance

Often evokes images of England's flourishing culture, arts, and literature.

Illustration for Cultural Renaissance
Elizabethan dramas are renowned for their intricate plots.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Victorian

Should not be confused with the Victorian era, which is later in history and quite different culturally.

Illustration for Not Victorian
Elizabethan customs differ from Victorian norms.
Visual representation of the word "Elizabethan"

Never forget "Elizabethan"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top