Addams
Definition
A proper surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, representing a patronymic variant derived from the biblical name Adam (son of Adam). In contemporary universal culture, the term is closely associated with 'The Addams Family', a famous fictional satire created by cartoonist Charles Addams, which humorously inverts the values of the ideal American family through macabre and gothic elements.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Addams
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper English surname, structural variations depend on syntactic possessive markings. |
| Formation | Patronymic derivation signifying 'son of Adam', utilizing the traditional West Germanic possessive marker. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [ˈæd.əmz] |
| Source | The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Regizorul a explicat că umorul specific operei create de Charles Addams se bazează pe inversarea normalității.
EN: The director explained that the specific humor of the work created by Charles Addams is based on the inversion of normality.
RO: Costumul purtat de Wednesday Addams a devenit un simbol iconic pentru fanii stilului gotic modern.
EN: The costume worn by Wednesday Addams became an iconic symbol for fans of the modern gothic style.
RO: Am cumpărat o carte rară care conține ilustrațiile originale semnate de graficianul Addams în anii '30.
EN: I bought a rare book containing the original illustrations signed by the graphic artist Addams in the 1930s.
Idioms & Phrases
Familia Addams / The Addams Family
RO: Franciză media celebră axată pe o familie excentrică ce adoră lucrurile considerate macabre sau înfricoșătoare de restul lumii.
EN: A famous media franchise centered on an eccentric family that adores things considered macabre or frightening by the rest of the world.
Umor stil Addams / Addams-style humor
RO: Tip de comedie neagră, rafinată și satirică, în care bizarul este tratat cu seninătate și eleganță domestică.
EN: A type of refined and satirical black comedy where the bizarre is treated with serenity and domestic elegance.
Estetică Addams / Addams aesthetic
RO: Stil vizual caracterizat prin nuanțe întunecate, haine de epocă și o atmosferă nostalgico-gotică unică.
EN: A visual style characterized by dark shades, vintage clothing, and a unique nostalgic-gothic atmosphere.
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