Austenesque

English

Etymology

Austen +‎ -esque

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɔːstəˈnɛsk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɔstəˈnɛsk/
  • Rhymes: -ɛsk

Adjective

Austenesque (comparative more Austenesque, superlative most Austenesque)

  1. Reminiscent of the works of Jane Austen (1775–1817), English novelist noted for realism and biting social commentary.
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