adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Similar to The Beatles or their music.

   "The 1980s all-girl band, the Bangles, reunites for a comeback album with crisp Beatles-esque melodies."

2. 2
   A style influenced by the psychedelic era of the Beatles, prominent around 1967, characterized by vibrant colors, Indian influences, or flower power motifs.

Synonyms

All synonyms

beatleybeatley

Example

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"The 1980s all-girl band, the Bangles, reunites for a comeback album with crisp Beatles-esque melodies."

Etymology

From Beatles + -esque.

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