byronesque

/baɪˈroʊnɪsk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of Lord Byron or his poetry, style, or spirit

“The poet’s melancholic and introspective nature was quintessentially byronesque.”

2. noun

a person, quality, or thing that is reminiscent of Lord Byron or his style

“The young poet’s flamboyant and passionate writing was often described as a byronesque embodiment of romanticism.”

Synonyms

  • melancholic
  • poetic
  • romantic

Antonyms

  • practical
  • realistic