de sade

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Noun de sade has 1 sense

Sade, de Sade, Comte Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade, Marquis de Sade - French soldier and writer whose descriptions of sexual perversion gave rise to the term `sadism' (1740-1814)
--₁ is a kind of writer, author

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Term: de sade

Description:

De Sade refers to the French aristocrat and writer, Donatien Alphonse François, Marquis de Sade. He is known for his infamous libertine lifestyle and for his literary works that explored and depicted extreme and taboo sexual practices, sadomasochism, and violence.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

A French aristocrat known for his provocative and risqué writings.

Sample Sentences:

1. The writings of de Sade were deemed scandalous and caused quite a stir in 18th century France.

2. Scholars continue to study de Sade's works to gain insights into the darker aspects of human desires.

3. The influence of de Sade's writings can still be felt in contemporary literature.

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