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Synonyms of -esque

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Another word for -esque is -form. Other synonyms of -esque are -y, -ish, -ly, -oid and -like.

Synonyms and similar words for -esque

suffixResembling; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.

  • para-Resembling.
  • -oidResembling; having the likeness of (usually including the concept of not being the same despite the likeness, but...
  • -formHaving the shape or form of; looking like.
  • -iform
  • -ishTypical of, similar to, being like.
  • -lyUsed to form adjectives from nouns, the adjectives having the sense of "appearing like, resembling, or having the...
  • -some
  • -yAdded to nouns and adjectives to form adjectives meaning “having the quality of”, either “involving the referent” or...
  • -assResembling.
  • -like

Meaning of -esque

  1. suffix In the style or manner of; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.
  2. suffix Resembling; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.

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Questions about synonyms of -esque

What is another word for -esque?
-esque has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as -form, -y, -ish, -ly, -oid, -like and -some.
What does -esque mean?
-esque means in the style or manner of; appended to nouns, especially proper nouns, and forming adjectives.

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