Leonardesque
[ lee-uh-nahr-desk, ley- ]
adjective
of, relating to, or suggesting Leonardo da Vinci or the style of his paintings.
Origin of Leonardesque
1First recorded in 1860–65; Leonard(o da Vinci) + -esque
Words Nearby Leonardesque
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How to use Leonardesque in a sentence
It shows the Leonardesque smile most beautifully portrayed in the two feminine heads.
Leonardo da Vinci | Sigmund FreudHe stared at her, and felt again that she had failed to be Leonardesque.
A Room With A View | E. M. Forster
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