Arabesquely

/ˌɑrəˈbɛskli/ adverb

Definition

In the manner of an arabesque; with ornate, intricate, flowing patterns or qualities.

Etymology

From 'arabesk' or 'arabesque' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly.' This creates an adverb describing how something happens in an arabesk style.

Kelly Says

This adverb is so rare that it's barely documented in modern dictionaries, but imagine describing a dancer's movements as 'arabesquely'—flowing, ornate, and geometrically intricate. It captures a whole aesthetic in a single word.

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