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- [dan-tesk]
- /dænˈtɛsk/
- /dantˈesk/
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- [dan-tesk]
- /dænˈtɛsk/
Definitions of dantesque word
- adjective dantesque in the style of Dante; characterized by impressive elevation of style with deep solemnity or somberness of feeling. 1
- adjective dantesque Of, pertaining to, or in the style of Dante; characterized by a formal, elevated tone and somber focus. 0
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Origin of dantesque
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; Dant(e) + -esque; compare French dantesque, Italian dantesco
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Parts of speech for Dantesque
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dantesque popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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