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Lincolnesque

Lincolnesque

1 9.3
Shows calm, honesty, and dignity like Abraham Lincoln
  • adjective
  • /ˌlɪŋkəˈlɛsk/
  • Formal
: lincolnesco
  • His Lincolnesque honesty and humility inspired everyone on the team.

Examples

  • The commemorative statue captured a Lincolnesque dignity that moved many visitors.

  • The candidate's speech had a Lincolnesque tone, focusing on unity and moral values.

  • The speech had a Lincolnesque quality that inspired the audience.

  • Many historians describe his leadership style as Lincolnesque.

  • Her speech captured the Lincolnesque spirit of unity and hope, resonating with the crowd.

  • The artist's portrayal of the hero was undeniably Lincolnesque, with an emphasis on kindness and integrity.

  • Many appreciate the Lincolnesque qualities in leaders who prioritize honesty and empathy in their policies.

Synonyms

Lincolnian
vsLincolnesque
  • Formal
1 8.4

About Abraham Lincoln, his ideas, or his way of leading

emphasizes personal style, principles, and manner rather than policies

Surface Forms

Lincolnesque positive

Morphology

Lincolnesque = Lincoln (transparent) = Lincoln + esque

The adjective is directly formed from the proper name 'Lincoln' with the productive suffix '-esque' meaning 'Lincoln-like'.

Etymology

The word Lincolnesque mixes the name Lincoln with the ending -esque, which means 'in the style of' and is the same ending in picturesque. So Lincolnesque means 'like Abraham Lincoln', showing the calm, honest, and dignified manner people remember him.