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Austenesque

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌɔːstəˈnɛsk/
  • US: /ˌɔstənˈɛsk/
  • rhymes with -ɛsk

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adj

Meaning 1

Synonym of Austenian (“reminiscent of the works of Jane Austen (1775–1817), English novelist noted for realism and biting social commentary”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Austenian

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Austen + -esque. Piecewise doublet of Austenish.