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Rabelaisian

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling the works or style of François Rabelais, a French Renaissance writer known for his bawdy and satirical writings.

Senses:

1. Pertaining to the works of François Rabelais.
2. Characterized by humor, satire, and a focus on the indulgence of bodily pleasures.

Example sentences:

1. His writing style is highly rabelaisian, filled with witty social commentaries and irreverent humor.
2. The author's rabelaisian tales of extravagant feasts and lustful adventures were both shocking and entertaining.
3. The film was a wild, rabelaisian comedy that pushed the boundaries of good taste.

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To explore Rabelaisian literature and related works:

• Rabelaisian Literature
• Works of François Rabelais