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Blytonesque

adjective

In the style of Enid Blyton (1897–1968), British children's writer, whose works are characterised by harmless mysteries investigated by wholesome children.

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adjectiveBlytonesque (comparative more Blytonesque, superlative most Blytonesque)

comparative more Blytonesque · superlative most Blytonesque

In the style of Enid Blyton (1897–1968), British children's writer, whose works are characterised by harmless mysteries investigated by wholesome children.
Synonyms: Blytonish

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adjectiveIn the style of Enid Blyton (1897–1968), British children's writer, whose works are characterised by harmless mysteries investigated by wholesome children.

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Origin

From Blyton + -esque. Piecewise doublet of Blytonish.

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APA

Blytonesque. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Blytonesque

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“Blytonesque.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Blytonesque. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Blytonesque,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Blytonesque.

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