Nabokovesque

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adjective

Reminiscent of the works of Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977), characterised by a lush descriptive style and intricate wordplay.

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Meanings

adjectiveNabokovesque (comparative more Nabokovesque, superlative most Nabokovesque)

comparative more Nabokovesque · superlative most Nabokovesque

  1. Reminiscent of the works of Vladimir Nabokov (1899-1977), characterised by a lush descriptive style and intricate wordplay.

Origin

From Nabokov + -esque.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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