NAPOLEONIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does Napoleonic mean? 

• NAPOLEONIC (adjective)
  The adjective NAPOLEONIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte

  Familiarity information: NAPOLEONIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• NAPOLEONIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Context example:

Napoleonic Wars

Pertainym:

Napoleon (French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821))

Derivation:

Napoleon (French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821))

 Context examples 

Tell him for me that I have quite made up my mind, and that it is certain that a dangerous homicidal lunatic, with Napoleonic delusions, was in his house last night.

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

If ever I permit you to chronicle any more of my little problems, Watson, I foresee that you will enliven your pages by an account of the singular adventure of the Napoleonic busts.

(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)