"Christiesque" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Christiesque [comparative], most Christiesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Christie + -esque. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Christie|esque}} Christie + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Christiesque (comparative more Christiesque, superlative most Christiesque)
  1. Reminiscent of the works of Agatha Christie (1890–1976), English writer known for her detective fiction. Synonyms: Agatha Christie-esque Hyponyms: Poirotesque
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