Definitions

1. proper noun

a French novelist, best known for his novels of psychological insight into the human heart, such as ‘The Red and the Black’ and ‘Armance’

“Honoré de Balzac and Stendhal are considered two of the greatest writers of French literature.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Stendhal or his style

“Stendhal’s novels are known for their vivid portrayal of 19th-century French society.”