Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
esque
Adjective Suffix
/ɛsk/
Definition
A suffix used to form adjectives that indicate a style or manner reminiscent of something.
Examples
- Picturesque: The mountains were so picturesque at sunset.
- Grotesque: The sculpture had a grotesque appearance that made it memorable.
- Statuesque: She stood there, statuesque, against the backdrop of the city lights.
Meaning
When added to the end of a word, ‘esque’ suggests that something is in the style of or resembles the thing indicated by the root word.
Synonyms
- Style
- Manner
- Resembling
