Of or belonging to Puccini; relating to or characteristic of his operas; specifically melodic, richly orchestral, lyrical; excessively operatic; conventionally dramatic or sentimental.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Musical Times. From the name of Giacomo Puccini, Italian operatic composer + -an.
Definition of Puccinian in US English:
Puccinian
adjectivepʊˈtʃiːnɪən
Of or belonging to Puccini; relating to or characteristic of his operas; specifically melodic, richly orchestral, lyrical; excessively operatic; conventionally dramatic or sentimental.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Musical Times. From the name of Giacomo Puccini, Italian operatic composer + -an.