Meanings
comparative more Poe-esque · superlative most Poe-esque · alternative Poesque
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveOf or relating to Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849), the American poet and writer best known for tales of the macabre and mystery, or to his works; also, suggestive, or in the style, of Poe's works; especially, eerie, Gothic, macabre.
Origin
From Poe + -esque (suffix meaning ‘in the manner or style of, resembling’ forming adjectives). Piecewise doublet of Poeish.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Finnish poemainen, poemainen
- poemainenof or relating to Edgar Allan Poe or his works
- poemainensuggestive, or in the style, of Poe’s works
French poesque, poesque
- poesqueof or relating to Edgar Allan Poe or his works
- poesquesuggestive, or in the style, of Poe’s works
Italian poesco, poesco
- poescoof or relating to Edgar Allan Poe or his works
- poescosuggestive, or in the style, of Poe’s works
Rhymes & wordplay
Rhymes with Poe-esque
Cite this entry
Poe-esque. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Poe-esque
“Poe-esque.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Poe-esque. Accessed November 3, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Poe-esque,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Poe-esque.
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