Synonyms for
Bohemian
Definition
A person who lives in an unconventional way, often in artistic communities or with few permanent ties.
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Informal
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Common collocations
- bohemian lifestyle
- bohemian rhapsody
- bohemian chic
- bohemian art
- bohemian girl
- bohemian style
- bohemian spirit
Word family
noun bohemianism
adjective bohemian
Usage note
Often used to describe a lifestyle characterized by unconventionality, artistic pursuits, and a disregard for social norms. Can sometimes carry a slightly romanticized or even dismissive connotation depending on context.
Example sentences
- The bohemian artist lived in a tiny apartment with her cat and painted every day.
- The bohemian couple traveled the world in a camper van, stopping to play music and dance wherever they went.
- The bohemian writer spent most of her time in coffee shops and wrote about her experiences.
- The bohemian lifestyle was not for everyone, but those who lived it felt free and alive.
- The bohemian community was supportive and welcoming, embracing anyone who wanted to live differently.
Quotes
'I am a Bohemian by nature, if not by circumstance.' - Robert Louis Stevenson
'The bohemian life that reigned in the Latin Quarter until the Second World War was a precursor to the youth revolution of 1968.' - Christian Lacroix
'I am a bohemian by birth and by nature.' - Zelda Fitzgerald
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