dantesque

• Qui se rapporte au poète italien Dante Alighieri ou à ses œuvres, en particulier la Divine Comédie, ou qui en est caractéristique ; souvent utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de grandiose, solennel ou infernal par le style ou l'atmosphère.

Relating to or characteristic of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri or his works, especially the 'Divine Comedy'; often used to describe something that is grand, solemn, or infernal in style or atmosphere.

1. Relating to Dante or his worksC2formal

   Of or pertaining to the Italian poet Dante Alighieri or the style and themes of his writings, especially the Divine Comedy.

   Relatif à Dante ou à ses œuvres

   • The novel's dark, infernal landscapes are distinctly Dantesque.
   • Her poetry has a Dantesque quality, exploring themes of sin and redemption.
   • The film's depiction of the underworld was heavily Dantesque in its imagery.

   Synonymesdantean