Wonkaesque en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌwɒnkəˈɛsk/
Etymology
Wonka + -esque
Meanings
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Reminiscent of Willy Wonka, the fantastically eccentric owner of a magical chocolate factory in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and related fiction by Roald Dahl.
I hadn't lost my Wonkaesque delight in sugary fripperies as an adult though.
2011, Richard Herring, How Not to Grow Up!, page 83:In the village of Pantonia, behind the rainbow-swirled gates, lies a magical factory of Wonkaesque wizardry. It is here that they manage to create 40 new colors each year, seemingly out of thin air.
2011, Tony Seddon, Sean Adams, John Foster, Thou Shall Not Use Comic Sans:But the Willy Wonkaesque elevator ride and stunning view up into the north Georgia mountains make it a worthwhile stop.
1998, Restaurant Report... Atlanta, St. Martin's Press, page 79:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more Wonkaesque | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most Wonkaesque | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |