heinesque

/ˌhaɪnɪsk/ or /ˈhaɪnɪsk/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of Heinrich Heine, a German poet, or his style

“The poet’s heinesque wit and satire made him a celebrated figure in 19th-century Germany.”

Synonyms

  • satirical
  • witty

Antonyms

  • literal
  • serious