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Dan•tesque
(dan tesk′),USA pronunciation adj.
- Literaturein the style of Dante;
characterized by impressive elevation of style with deep solemnity or somberness of feeling.
- 1825–35; Dant(e) + -esque; compare French dantesque, Italian dantesco
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