"Byronesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Byronesque [comparative], most Byronesque [superlative]
Etymology: Byron + -esque Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Byron|esque}} Byron + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Byronesque (comparative more Byronesque, superlative most Byronesque)
  1. Reminiscent of the works of George Gordon Byron, typified by gloomy Romantic themes and passionate, arrogant and self-destructive heroes. Related terms: Byronian, Byronic

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