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marquis de sade
 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun marquis de sade has 1 sense
  1. 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

Definitions from the Web

  • Term: Marquis de Sade

    Definition: Marquis de Sade refers to Donatien Alphonse François, a French aristocrat and writer known for his libertine lifestyle and exploration of sexual violence and sadism in his works.

    Senses:

    • Noun
      1. The historical figure Marquis de Sade
    • Adjective
      1. Relating to the provocative and explicit nature of Marquis de Sade's writings

  • Sample Sentences:

    1. He was fascinated by the life and writings of the Marquis de Sade.
    2. The film depicted the Marquis de Sade's controversial ideas about sexuality.
    3. Her novel had a marquis de sade undertone, exploring dark desires and unconventional relationships.

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