Hemingwayesque

1 9.9

Writing that uses short, simple sentences and leaves things unsaid

adjective
/ˌhɛmɪŋˈweɪɛsk/

Literature

: hemingwayesco

Critics noted a Hemingwayesque restraint in her short stories, focusing on what was left unsaid.

Examples

The film’s dialogue is so Hemingwayesque that fans of the author will instantly recognize the influence.
His novel was praised for its Hemingwayesque prose and vivid imagery.
Her novel has a Hemingwayesque quality that captivates readers.
I appreciate Hemingwayesque writing for its clarity and depth.
Critics noted a Hemingwayesque restraint in her short stories, focusing on what was left unsaid.
Her novel has a Hemingwayesque quality that captivates readers with its simplicity.
I appreciate Hemingwayesque writing for its clarity and evocative understatement.

How Concise

terse

11 7.0

Hemingwayesque

Literature

1 9.9

concise

37 4.2

plain

180 1.0

simple

∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

Hemingwayesque positive

Morphology

Hemingwayesque = Hemingway (transparent) = Hemingway + esque

The suffix '-esque' is transparently used to denote resemblance to the style of Hemingway.

Etymology

The word Hemingwayesque comes from the writer Hemingway and the ending -esque, which means 'in the style of' and is used in words like picturesque. It describes writing with clear, short sentences and few words, so you can remember it as 'Hemingway-style' writing.