Dahlesque

English thumb|Roald Dahl. Etymology From en Dahl esque. Pronunciation en /dɑːlˈɛsk/ UK,GA Adjective In the style of Roald Dahl (1916–1990), British novelist, whose children's books are characterized by black humor and grotesque villains. en 2002 Julia Eccleshare A Guide to the Harry Potter Novels 36 The origins of the loathsome Dursleys come directly from snobbish Dahlesque caricatures of people of limited culture and intelligence. en 2017 J. L. Gargett Dahl's Approach to Death Roald Dahl: Master of Darkness and Light Benarca Books 1544665970 58 From 1948 to 1953 Dahl began to publish stories that will forever associate his name with dark humour, dark characters and death. Eventually giving rise to a new adjective ‘Dahlesque’, now used by readers and critics to convey the nature of new works that share these qualities… Related terms en Dahlian Further reading OED Adds Six ‘Dahlesque’ Words for Centenary from 13 September 2026. Dahlesque on Roald Dahl Wiki. en eponyms en British fiction Roald Dahl