What does "tolkieny" mean?

Of, related to, or characteristic of J. R. R. Tolkien or his writings.

What is a synonym for "tolkieny"?

Common synonyms include: tolkienesque, tolkienian, tolkienish.

Tolkieny

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of, related to, or characteristic of J. R. R. Tolkien or his writings. informal
"Pauline Baynes' illustrations have always seemed to me more suited to the atmosphere of "Hans Christian Andersen” tales, but this time she has come up with a very appealing cover design with a far more "Tolkieny” feel about it ."

Synonyms

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tolkienesque tolkienian tolkienish

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"Pauline Baynes' illustrations have always seemed to me more suited to the atmosphere of "Hans Christian Andersen” tales, but this time she has come up with a very appealing cover design with a far more "Tolkieny” feel about it ."

Etymology

From Tolkien + -y.

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