What does "austenesque" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "austenesque"?

Common synonyms include: austenian.

Pronounced //ˌɔstənˈɛsk//.

//ˌɔstənˈɛsk// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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

"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."

From Austen + -esque. Piecewise doublet of Austenish.

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