Austenesque

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Austen +‎ -esque

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Adjective[edit]

Austenesque (comparative more Austenesque, superlative most Austenesque)

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

Related terms[edit]

Austenian

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