Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: adrian
IPA transcription: ['eɪdɹiən]
Pronunciations of adrian
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Adrian, Edgar_Douglas_Adrian, Baron_Adrian
    Meaning: English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
  • Synonyms: Hadrian, Publius_Aelius_Hadrianus, Adrian
    Meaning: Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
Usage examples
  • "It's too late, Adrian," he read.
  • Adrian Borlsover awoke with a start.
  • "Never you mind," wrote the hand of Adrian.
  • That was the only time I saw Adrian Borlsover.
  • Adrian mustn't find us working at this sort of thing.
  • Adrian Borlsover was exceedingly clever with his hands.
  • Adrian was an authority on the fertilization of orchids.
  • Adrian Borlsover, as my father had said, was a wonderful man.
  • When I was a little boy I once went with my father to call on Adrian Borlsover.
  • He doesn't know what to make of it, and I won't have poor old Adrian disturbed.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Battle of Fredericksburg, License CC BY-SA 4.0