Bunyanesque
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or resembling the legends about Paul Bunyan.
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of immense size or stature, as ascribed to Paul Bunyan or to the other characters, exploits, etc., in the legends about him.
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noting, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suggesting the allegorical style of John Bunyan.
Etymology
Origin of Bunyanesque
Example Sentences
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Mair, Foster Bodorff and three other local tree cognoscenti formed a semicircle around Van Pelt’s Paul Bunyanesque figure, with a bushy beard once bright red turned white.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
It’s a Bunyanesque tale, except for the fact that it’s true.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
There have been others, several in fact, since Daly emerged with his Paul Bunyanesque victory at the 1991 PGA Championship at Crooked Stick.
From Golf Digest ● May 2, 2016
In a city defined by its verticality, Mr. de Blasio’s Bunyanesque build has proved to be a political bonanza, allowing him to tower over smaller rivals and command a crowded room just by entering it.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2014
Gunther's book is clearly the model for Neal Peirce and Jerry Hagstrom's Bunyanesque effort to package the long-and shortcomings of each state in one readable volume.
From Time Magazine Archive
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