"Lynchesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Lynchesque [comparative], most Lynchesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Lynch + -esque. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Lynch|esque}} Lynch + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Lynchesque (comparative more Lynchesque, superlative most Lynchesque)
  1. Reminiscent of the works of David Keith Lynch (born 1946), American filmmaker and director whose surrealist films are characterized by dream imagery and meticulous sound design. Categories (topical): Film
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