Chesterfieldian

== English == === Etymology === From Chesterfield +‎ -ian. === Noun === Chesterfieldian (plural Chesterfieldians) Someone who acts in a sophisticated, aristocratic manner, reminiscent of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield. 1905, review of Studies in Montaigne, in The Nation (volume 80, no 2067, Feb 9, 1905) p. 118 For example, in the chapter on “The Imperial Family," by Baron Sannomiya, this consummate Chesterfieldian, who acts as the court chamberlain, tells us what went on—outside of the imperial family. === Adjective === Chesterfieldian (comparative more Chesterfieldian, superlative most Chesterfieldian) In the style of the fourth Earl of Chesterfield, marked by brilliance, wit, and elegance in writing, and aristocratic assurance in life === See also === Chestertonian