"Rockwellian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Rockwellian [comparative], most Rockwellian [superlative]
Etymology: Rockwell + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Rockwell|ian}} Rockwell + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Rockwellian (comparative more Rockwellian, superlative most Rockwellian)
  1. (chiefly US) Of or relating to Norman Rockwell, known for his idealistic, quaint, or sentimental portrayals of American life. Tags: US Synonyms: Rockwellesque

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