Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dantean
adjective
/dænˈtiːən/
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri or his works.
Examples
- The dantean imagery in the novel evokes a deep sense of moral complexity.
- Her artwork was inspired by dantean themes of love and loss.
- The film presented a dantean journey through the layers of hell.
Meaning
The term ‘dantean’ often refers to themes, styles, or concepts found in Dante’s poetry, particularly his masterpiece, the ‘Divine Comedy,’ which addresses the human experience of sin, redemption, and divine justice.
Synonyms
- dantesque
- infernal
- poetic
