Associations to the word «Dantesque»

Noun

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Wiktionary

DANTESQUE, adjective. Of, pertaining to, or in the style of Dante; characterized by a formal, elevated tone and somber focus.

Dictionary definition

DANTESQUE, adjective. Of or relating to Dante Alighieri or his writings.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope