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Wagnerian in British English

(vɑːɡˈnɪərɪən)
adjective
1. 
of or suggestive of the dramatic musical compositions of Richard Wagner, their massive scale, dramatic and emotional intensity, etc
2. 
denoting or relating to a singer who has a voice suitable for singing Wagner
3. 
of or relating to a big, powerful, or domineering woman
a Wagnerian maiden
noun also: Wagnerite
4. 
a follower or disciple of the music or theories of Richard Wagner

Wagnerian in American English

(vɑgˈnɪriən; vɑgˈnɛriən)
adjective
1. 
of or like Richard Wagner or his music, theories, methods, etc.
see also music drama
2. 
designating or of an operatic singer specializing in Wagner's operas
a Wagnerian soprano
noun
3. 
an admirer or follower of Wagner's music, theories, etc.

Examples of 'Wagnerian' in a sentence
Wagnerian

Loud, Wagnerian (she by now has learned to recognize) opera.
Trenhalle, John A MEANS TO EVIL
It was as likely as a Wagnerian diva cowering at a cross word from a spear carrier.
Kallen, Lucille C B GREENFIELD - A LITTLE MADNESS
In the interval Sutcliffe spent some time trying to imagine what sort of a figure the boyfriend of the Wagnerian Helga could be.
Barnard, Robert POLITICAL SUICIDE
There were Wagnerian clouds to match, and the wind had picked up considerably, invading Anna's hair to create a sort of Medusa effect.
Maupin, Armistead SURE OF YOU (1989)
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