Meaning of Aesopish | Babel Free

Definitions

Characteristic of Aesop's animal fables; Aesopian

Examples

“The Lucky One (1919) came to the stage several years later and was somewhat more serious in tone, being a character study of two brothers, one brilliant, one dull; of course, the tortoise won the race for the hand of the girl they both wanted in typically Æsopish fashion.”

“I am feeling a little Aesopish today and hence this story.”

“It sounds rather Aesopish. Talking snakes, one bad apple ruining it all. I'm not so sure.”

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