Cathedralesque

/kæθɪˈdrælɛsk/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or suggestive of a cathedral in appearance, scale, grandeur, or architectural style; having cathedral-like qualities.

Etymology

Cathedral combined with the suffix -esque (from French, meaning 'in the manner of'). This creates an evocative adjective describing something that mimics cathedral characteristics without being an actual cathedral.

Kelly Says

Gothic skyscrapers are sometimes called 'cathedralesque'—our modern obsession with towering buildings shows we still crave that same sense of awe that medieval cathedrals created.

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