Alpinesque

/ˌælpɪˈnesk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or suggestive of Alpine regions, mountains, or Alpine characteristics; having an Alpine appearance or quality.

Etymology

From 'Alpine' plus the suffix '-esque' (meaning in the manner of or resembling), a romantic suffix popular in English for describing aesthetic qualities or artistic styles.

Kelly Says

The suffix '-esque' is borrowed from French and means 'in the style of'—like Kafkaesque or Dickensian—so 'alpinesque' literally means 'in the style of the Alps'!

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