orwell

/ˈɒrwɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A surname, especially of a person associated with George Orwell, a British author.

“He was a great admirer of George Orwell’s work.”

2. proper noun

George Orwell, a British author and journalist, best known for his dystopian novel ‘1984’.

“Orwell’s novel ‘1984’ is a classic warning against totalitarianism.”

3. verb

To speak or write in a way that is characteristic of Orwell, especially in expressing a strong opinion or moral principle.

“He began to orwell about the government’s corruption.”

Synonyms

  • author
  • writer

Antonyms

  • apologetic
  • conciliatory