"Bowiesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /boʊiˈɛsk/ Forms: more Bowiesque [comparative], most Bowiesque [superlative]
Etymology: Bowie + -esque Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Bowie|esque}} Bowie + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Bowiesque (comparative more Bowiesque, superlative most Bowiesque)
  1. Reminiscent of David Bowie (1947–2016), English musician and actor, or his work; glamorous; eclectic; innovative. Related terms: Bowiean

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