Meaning

In the style or manner of; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives..

Definitions by Sense

1. In the style or manner of; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.
2. Resembling; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.

Example Sentences

Kafkaesque

When the album succeeds, such as on the swaggering, Queen-esque “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us,” it does so on The Darkness’ own terms—that is, as a random ’80s-cliché generator.

Needless to say, Mr. T abstained from the "Wolf of Wall Street"-esque extracurriculars on grounds that he didn't agree with Cubik Partners' definition of "fun," per his testimony in court.

But amid all the disruption and norm-breaking, it’s Mr. Trump’s apparently keen interest in shaping American culture that may be most intriguing. To critics, it’s nothing less than a sign of his authoritarian bent – reminiscent of the Stalin-esque playbook that made government diktats over artistic expression a feature of the old Soviet Union.

Word Forms

• more -esque
• most -esque
• -esq'

Synonyms for -esque

When Should You Use -esque?

Use -esque when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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