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Stepfordian (adj) means behaving like an obedient, characterless person who does whatever they are told.

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Behaving like an obedient, characterless person who does whatever they are told.

"She's so completely submitted herself to this Stepfordian world, to this Betty Crocker persona, that she can't fathom why he would stray from it - we see this when she later asks, quite honestly: "Do you hate me, Don?"" — Will Dean, editor, The Ultimate Guide to Mad Men (2010)

Seeming perfect or pleasant in a way that feels fake and unnatural.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from Stepford plus -ian.

Rhymes for stepfordian

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What is the meaning of stepfordian?

"stepfordian" (adj) means behaving like an obedient, characterless person who does whatever they are told.

What are the different meanings of stepfordian?

"stepfordian" has 2 main meanings: 1. Behaving like an obedient, characterless person who does whatever they are told; 2. Seeming perfect or pleasant in a way that feels fake and unnatural.