brontesque

/brɒntˈɛsk/; /broʊnˈtesk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or suggestive of the Brontë sisters, especially in a gloomy or romantic sense

“The old mansion’s grandeur was almost brontesque, evoking the atmosphere of Jane Eyre.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is reminiscent of the Brontë sisters

“The brontesque heroine of the novel captivated readers with her tragic love story.”

Synonyms

  • gloomy
  • melancholic
  • romantic

Antonyms

  • bright
  • cheerful
  • optimistic