# Poe-esque

> English word · Adjective · IPA /pəʊˈɛsk/

## Definitions
1. Of or relating to Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849), the American poet and writer best known for tales of the macabre and mystery, or to his works; also, suggestive, or in the style, of Poe's works; especially, eerie, Gothic, macabre.

## Etymology
From Poe + -esque (suffix meaning ‘in the manner or style of, resembling’ forming adjectives). Piecewise doublet of Poeish.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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