romanesque

UK/ˌɹəʊməˈnɛsk//ˌɹoʊməˈnɛsk/

romanesque is the alternative letter-case form of Romanesque.

Adjective capitalized: Romanesque

Romanesque (comparative more Romanesque, superlative most Romanesque)

Somewhat resembling the Romans; applied sometimes to the debased style of the later Roman Empire, but especially to the more developed art and architecture prevailing from the 8th century to the 12th.
- In The Farm, Miró uses some aspects of Romanesque style. For example, the size of various details does not accord with nature and perspective, but rather with Miró's feeling about their importance.2006, Janis Mink, Joan Miró, →ISBN, pages 30–31

From Roman + -esque. Doublet of Romanesco.

What does romanesque mean?: Romanesque means somewhat resembling the Romans; applied sometimes to the debased style of the later Roman Empire, but especially to the more developed art and architecture prevailing from the 8th century to the 12th.
What is romanesque the alternative letter-case form of?: Romanesque is the alternative letter-case form of Romanesque.
What part of speech is romanesque?: Romanesque is an adjective.
How do you pronounce romanesque?: Romanesque is pronounced /ˌɹoʊməˈnɛsk/ (US).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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