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Meaning of Sirkian | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B1

Definitions

Of or relating to Douglas Sirk (1897–1987), German film director best known for his work in Hollywood melodramas of the 1950s.

Examples

“Fear Eats the Soul is tender and beautiful, a Sirkian melodrama poignantly strung on the social prejudices of race, colour and age.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

sirnal sirobasidiaceous siroccoish sirupy sismantic sissier