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Meaning of Dahlesque | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
/dɑːlˈɛsk/

Definitions

In the style of Roald Dahl (1916–1990), British novelist, whose children's books are characterized by black humor and grotesque villains.

Examples

“The origins of the loathsome Dursleys come directly from snobbish Dahlesque caricatures of people of limited culture and intelligence.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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