-esque

1. an adjective suffix indicating style, manner, resemblance, or distinctive character.

   arabesque; Romanesque; picturesque.

-esque

suffix

1. indicating a specified character, manner, style, or resemblance

   picturesque

   Romanesque

   statuesque

   Chaplinesque

Word History and Origins

Origin of -esque¹

< French < Italian -esco ≪ Germanic; -ish ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of -esque¹

via French from Italian -esco, of Germanic origin; compare _-ish

Example Sentences

One recent highlight featured the governor, draped in the American flag, standing proud over the Golden Gate Bridge, as Thomas Kinkade–esque fireworks sparkle in the distance.

From Slate

While “Lurker” might feel a bit slight at times, and viewers may crave a full-scale, “Mr. Ripley”-esque marble statue to the dome, a lethal level of violence never arrives.

From Salon

The magic system has an almost science-fiction element to it, with lots of medical talk about magical maladies and a well-rendered in-line breakdown of how “Outlander”-esque menhir travel works.

From Los Angeles Times

That song starts with this thunderstorm soundscape, and then you have a “Dracula”-esque synthesizer come in.

From Los Angeles Times

Instantly recognizable for her severe bowl haircut and “art teacher”-esque, maximalist fashion, the Los Angeles-based comedian has since become insured, hired an assistant, embarked on a world tour, amassed more than two million Instagram followers, met family members she didn’t know she had and filmed her second comedy special, “Father,” which was released June 13 on Hulu.

From Los Angeles Times