Definitions by The Second Ambrose Bierce

Lisztian 

Relating to the works of the Hungarian composer and pianist Franz Liszt.

That was a truly Lisztian display of virtuosity!

Lisztian by The Second Ambrose Bierce February 11, 2023

Stauntonian 

A coward who backs out of a potentially humiliating experience under the guise of doing something more "academic."

He cemented his reputation as a clownish Stauntonian by backing out of that chess game.

Stauntonian by The Second Ambrose Bierce February 11, 2023

Morphian 

Relating to or characteristic of the life or chess of American chess master Paul Morphy.

That sacrifice was totally Morphian.

Morphian by The Second Ambrose Bierce February 11, 2023

Canadan 

What we would call a Canadian if the world made sense and people weren't so helplessly brainless.

Hey, Ebenezer! Have you met that new Canadan at our school?

Canadan by The Second Ambrose Bierce January 7, 2023

Evanescence 

A word used by meretriciously "deep" fourteen-year-olds to refer to the notion of impermanence.

I shall ponder the evanescence of those ethereally shimmering clouds alone in my room while you, my friend, frolic meaninglessly among a decadent throng of revelers. Marvel at how much greater my spirituality is than yours!

Evanescence by The Second Ambrose Bierce January 7, 2023