Cromwellian

[ krom-wel-ee-uhn, kruhm- ]

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adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of the politics, practices, etc., of Oliver Cromwell or of the Commonwealth and Protectorate.
noting or pertaining to a style of English furnishings of the middle 17th century, characterized by austerity, the use of oak and leather, and simple, decorative moldings.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Cromwellian¹

First recorded in 1715–25; Cromwell + -ian

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Example Sentences

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Then she added, with a hint of Cromwellian confidence: “I thought I could do better.”

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He said, yes, our Constitution was modeled on it, but the difference was the Founders “wanted to establish a Cromwellian republic but also wanted to insure there was never a Cromwell.”

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As is an exquisitely embroidered bible given to the newly restored King, signalling a more liberal, post Cromwellian, era.

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Those who consider Felt a more Cromwellian figure might take issue with the lionizing.

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Designer suits, luxury yachts, extravagant parties: Mr Wang risks coming across as too much the playboy in an increasingly Cromwellian China.

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Cromwell Current Cromwellian chair

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