Meaning of Christiesque | Babel Free
Definitions
Reminiscent of the works of Agatha Christie (1890–1976), English writer known for her detective fiction.
Examples
“I would even go so far as to say⟳ that Sayers sometimes does her best to construct a tale that has the same Christiesque emphasis on the fantastically ingenious crime and the game between reader and detective.”
“A devotee of mystery novels, the poet's theories began to take⟳ on Christiesque twists, involving disguises, conspiracies and elaborate plots.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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