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.

Related terms

• Austenian