"Byronesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Byronesque [comparative], most Byronesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Byron + -esque. Piecewise doublet of Byronish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Byron|esque}} Byron + -esque, {{piecewise doublet|en|Byronish}} Piecewise doublet of Byronish 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. Synonyms: Byronian, Byronic, Byronish
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