Donnesque

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UK/dʌnˈɛsk/

adjective

Reminiscent of the works of John Donne (1572–1631), English poet and satirist.

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Donneish
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Meanings

adjectiveDonnesque (comparative more Donnesque, superlative most Donnesque)

comparative more Donnesque · superlative most Donnesque

  1. Reminiscent of the works of John Donne (1572–1631), English poet and satirist.

    Synonyms: Donneish

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveReminiscent of the works of John Donne (1572–1631), English poet and satirist.

Similar
Donneish
Also see
donneish

Origin

From Donne + -esque.

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APA

Donnesque. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Donnesque

MLA

“Donnesque.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Donnesque. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Donnesque,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Donnesque.

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