Tolkieny

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adjective

Of, related to, or characteristic of J. R. R. Tolkien or his writings.

Scrabble 15

Meanings

adjectiveTolkieny (comparative more Tolkieny, superlative most Tolkieny)

comparative more Tolkieny · superlative most Tolkieny

  1. informalOf, related to, or characteristic of J. R. R. Tolkien or his writings.

    If this sounds a bit Tolkieny, why not? So is Wagner’s Ring cycle.

    2016 February 6, Ismene Brown, “Unforgettable fire”, in The Spectator, page 50
    2 more examples

    Pauline Baynes' illustrations have always seemed to me more suited to the atmosphere of "Hans Christian Andersen” tales, but this time she has come up with a very appealing cover design with a far more "Tolkieny” feel about it .

    1968, Gandalf's Garden, numbers 1-4, page 31

    Those little leggies of yours make the trek to Orchid Avenue downright Tolkieny.

    2021, Bryan CP Steele, Shadowrun: Tourist Trapped, unnumbered page

    Synonyms: Tolkienesque, Tolkienian, Tolkienish

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveOf, related to, or characteristic of J. R. R. Tolkien or his writings.

Origin

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APA

Tolkieny. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Tolkieny

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Chicago

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