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Austenesque
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English
Etymology
From en Austen -esque. en Austenish.
Pronunciation
en /ˌɔːstəˈnɛsk/ UK
en /ˌɔstənˈɛsk/ US
en ɛsk 3
Adjective
en Austenian reminiscent of the works of Jane Austen (1775–1817), English novelist noted for realism and biting social commentary.
en Jane Austenesque
weekend Jemima Kelly 2025-05-10 My week with Jane Austen Travel 7 I have visions of roast partridge and rout cakes, but instead we are given a quinoa salad and stone bass. Delicious, albeit not very Austenesque.
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