Gospelesque

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Reminiscent of gospel music.

    "And indeed, something was lost amid the clinking glasses, making it tougher to appreciate the subtle emotional touches of “Ariel,” the surprisingly jumpy gospelesque moments at the end of “Valentino” and the childlike frustration on “Nothing but a Miracle.”"

Example

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"And indeed, something was lost amid the clinking glasses, making it tougher to appreciate the subtle emotional touches of “Ariel,” the surprisingly jumpy gospelesque moments at the end of “Valentino” and the childlike frustration on “Nothing but a Miracle.”"

Etymology

From gospel + -esque.

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