Austenesque

English

Etymology

From Austen +‎ -esque.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˌɔːstəˈnɛsk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌɔstənˈɛsk/
  • 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.
    • 2025 May 10, Jemima Kelly, “My week with Jane Austen”, in FT Weekend, Travel, page 7:
      I have visions of roast partridge and rout cakes, but instead we are given a quinoa salad and stone bass. Delicious, albeit not very Austenesque.
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