Poe-esque

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Of or relating to Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849), the American poet and writer best known for tales of the macabre and mystery, or to his works; also, suggestive, or in the style, of Poe's works; especially, eerie, Gothic, macabre.

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From Poe + -esque (suffix meaning ‘in the manner or style of, resembling’ forming adjectives). Piecewise doublet of Poeish.

Poean Poeish Poe-like

Poeana

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