Definitions

1. noun

A style of poetic and often sentimental writing, characterized by simplicity, clarity, and a focus on everyday life, popularized by the poet Rudyard Kipling.

“The critic argued that the author’s use of kiplingese in the novel was overly sentimental and detracted from the overall impact of the story.”

2. noun

A form of English prose or poetry that is characteristic of the early 20th century, often simple and direct in expression.

“The author’s writing style was criticized for being too straightforward and lacking the nuance of modern kiplingese.”