Austenesque en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌɔstənˈɛsk/ (US)
- /ˌɔːstəˈnɛsk/ (UK)
Etymology
From Austen + -esque. Piecewise doublet of Austenish.
Meanings
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Synonym of Austenian (“reminiscent of the works of Jane Austen (1775–1817), English novelist noted for realism and biting social commentary”).
I have visions of roast partridge and rout cakes, but instead we are given a quinoa salad and stone bass. Delicious, albeit not very Austenesque.
2025 May 10, Jemima Kelly, “My week with Jane Austen”, in FT Weekend (Travel section), London: The Financial Times Ltd., →ISSN, →OCLC, page 7:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more Austenesque | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most Austenesque | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |