Dean Swift (Noun)
Meaning
An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Dean Swift was at the height of his satirical career when writing Gulliver's Travels.
- Jonathan Swift, also known as Dean Swift, is best known for his use of irony in his writings.
- Gulliver's Travels earned Dean Swift international recognition as a writer and satirist.
- Dean Swift is famous for his satirical writings targeting the corrupt officials of the Church and State.
- As an English satirist, Dean Swift was not afraid to express his disapproval of societal norms through his works.