English Explanatory Dictionary

Poeish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Synonym of Poe-esque (“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”).

Pronunciation

/ˈpəʊɪʃ/ /ˈpoʊɪʃ/

Word forms

Poeish more Poeish most Poeish

Etymology

From Poe + -ish (suffix meaning ‘similar to, typical of’ forming adjectives). Piecewise doublet of Poe-esque.

Synonyms

Poean Poe-like Poe-esque
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