bunyanesque

Bun·yan·esque

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhn-yuh-nesk]
- /ˌbʌn yəˈnɛsk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhn-yuh-nesk]
- /ˌbʌn yəˈnɛsk/

Definitions of bunyanesque word

adjective bunyanesque of immense size or stature, as ascribed to Paul Bunyan or to the other characters, exploits, etc., in the legends about him. 2
adjective bunyanesque of, relating to, or resembling the legends about Paul Bunyan. 1
adjective bunyanesque noting, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suggesting the allegorical style of John Bunyan. 1
adjective bunyanesque Reminiscent of John Bunyan (1628–1688), English Christian writer and preacher, best known for his allegorical book The Pilgrim's Progress. 0

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Origin of bunyanesque

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55; Bunyan + -esque

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Parts of speech for Bunyanesque

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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bunyanesque popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for bunyanesque

adj bunyanesque

behemoth — If you refer to something as a behemoth, you mean that it is extremely large, and often that it is unpleasant, inefficient, or difficult to manage.
brobdingnagian — gigantic; huge; immense
colossal — If you describe something as colossal, you are emphasizing that it is very large.
gargantuan — gigantic; enormous; colossal: a gargantuan task.
gigantic — very large; huge: a gigantic statue.

All 28 Synonyms of bunyanesque