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Enyacore en · NOUN

Etymology

From Enya + -core, referring to the work of Irish singer Enya (1961–).

Meanings

  1. (neologism, uncountable) An aesthetic incorporating historical (particularly medieval), ethereal, and fantastical elements, inspired by the music of Irish singer Enya (1961–).
    • So how do you get the Enyacore look? Check you're on the right track by asking yourself: "Is this an item that you could use to barter on the Silk Road?" 2023 February 14, “Enyacore: the 1990s revival absolutely no one saw coming”, in Katharine Viner, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 10 May 2023:
    • But Enyacore leans away from the fussier Whimsigoth stylings of, say, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and towards a more spartan, adult take on the esoteric. 2023 February 13, Mary Frances Knapp, “The Best Y2K Home, Style, and Decor Items Inspired by Enya”, in VICE, archived from the original on 28 Feb 2024:
    • When it comes to interiors, the Enyacore vibe is all about quirky curiosities and contrasting materials. Think wrought iron alongside sumptuous velvet, delicate objet d'art next to rustic wooden utensils; if it looks like it came from a century gone by, you're on the right track. 2024 March 2, Jessica Lindsay, “Enyacore interiors to give your home a hit of Orinoco Flow”, in Metro, London: DMG Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 27 Mar 2023:

Relateds

whimsigoth · whimsigothic

wikipedia: Enya