Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of the French author and philosopher François-René de Chateaubriand, or more commonly, the 19th-century French author and critic, Charles-Augustin Sainte-Beuve, but especially of the Marquis de Sade or the Marquis de Sade’s writings, but most commonly associated with the Marquis de Sade.

“The movie’s dark and dantonesque atmosphere was a perfect fit for the novel’s themes.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Italian composer Niccolò Paganini or his compositions, but especially commonly associated with the Italian composer and pianist, Niccolò Paganini’s musical compositions and especially his Caprices for Solo Violin.

“The violinist’s technically challenging and dantonesque piece left the audience in awe.”