Mary Poppins-esque
Mary Poppins-esque adjective: resembling or characteristic of the Mary Poppins book series and its adaptations or their eponymous protagonist, a magical English nanny.
Adjective
Mary Poppins-esque (comparative more Mary Poppins-esque, superlative most Mary Poppins-esque)
- Resembling or characteristic of the Mary Poppins book series and its adaptations or their eponymous protagonist, a magical English nanny.
- Despite the well-realised first act, in which the Mary Poppins-esque world of the picture-perfect Edwardian nursery is lovingly evoked, Dexter can’t solve the eternal problem of the derailing of Barrie’s script once the action transfers to Neverland.2003 December 18, Fiona Mountford, “Peter could do better”, in Evening Standard, page 39
- Since 1981, Bailitz, whom many may know from his “Mary Poppins”-esque top hat and tails get-up at home shows and festivals, has, despite the whimsical marketing play, been taking chimney sweeping and safety very seriously.2004 November 4, Melanie Csepiga, “Don’t let safety go up in smoke”, in The Times, page F3
- Synonyms:
- Mary Poppinsy
Examples of Mary Poppins-esque in a sentence
- “That’s all we have right now,” I say in my most Mary Poppins-esque tone.2005, Michelle Kennedy, Without a Net: Middle Class and Homeless (with Kids) in America: My Story, Viking, →ISBN, page 96:
- My mom pushed her perfectly coiffed head through the doorway, and flashed me a blinding Mary Poppins-esque smile.2006, Kaavya Viswanathan, How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild, and Got a Life, Time Warner Books, →ISBN, page 33:
- If the delicious crepes (€12.50) and crab meat sandwiches (€13.50) don't impress, perhaps the eccentric, Mary Poppins-esque interior will.2006, Let’s Go: Ireland, New York, N.Y.: St. Martin’s Press, →ISBN, page 319:
- ‘Sleep,’ he said quietly, before pulling a bottle of water from her Mary Poppins-esque make-up bag.2014, Jennifer Rae, Confessions of a Bad Bridesmaid, Mills & Boon, →ISBN, page 53:
Synonyms of Mary Poppins-esque
Forms of Mary Poppins-esque
| comparative | more Mary Poppins-esque |
|---|---|
| superlative | most Mary Poppins-esque |
| alternative form | Mary Poppins–esque |
| alternative form | Mary Poppinsesque |
Origin of Mary Poppins-esque
From Mary Poppins + -esque.
Questions about Mary Poppins-esque
- What does Mary Poppins-esque mean?
- Mary Poppins-esque means resembling or characteristic of the Mary Poppins book series and its adaptations or their eponymous protagonist, a magical English nanny.
- How do you use Mary Poppins-esque in a sentence?
- “That’s all we have right now,” I say in my most Mary Poppins-esque tone.
- What part of speech is Mary Poppins-esque?
- Mary Poppins-esque is an adjective.
Words near Mary Poppins-esque in the dictionary
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