"Austenish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Austenish [comparative], most Austenish [superlative]
Etymology: From Austen + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Austen|ish}} Austen + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} Austenish (comparative more Austenish, superlative most Austenish)
  1. Reminiscent of the works of Jane Austen (1775–1817), English novelist noted for realism and biting social commentary. Synonyms: Austenesque, Jane Austen-esque, Austenian, Jane Austenian, Miss Austenish, Jane Austenish, Austen-ish

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