/iˈɒnɛskoʊ/ or /iˈɒnɛskoʊ/ (UK) /iˈɔnɛskoʊ/ (US)

Definitions

1. proper noun

A French playwright, best known for his absurdist works, particularly ‘The Bald Soprano’.

“Eugène Ionesco’s plays are considered landmarks of absurdist theatre.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the plays or style of Eugène Ionesco.

“The film’s absurdist tone was reminiscent of Ionesco’s absurdist theatre.”