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Junoesque

[joo-noh-esk]
adjective
  1. (of a woman) stately; regal.
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Origin of Junoesque

First recorded in 1885–90; Juno + -esque
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Examples from the Web for junoesque

Historical Examples

  • Julia squared her Junoesque shoulders against the crooked tree and stood her ground.

    The Open Question

    Elizabeth Robins

  • The whole Junoesque body of the young woman—a true Madrid type—trembled with joy.

    Their Son; The Necklace

    Eduardo Zamacois

  • She is said to have a Junoesque figure, a face of rare beauty and a manner of real charm.

  • Mrs. Harris is a very large lady, tall and Junoesque, a figure which would catch the eye in any assembly.

  • Mum was a handsome Junoesque blonde, sharp of eye and tongue, distinctly the boss, and inclined to make the most of it.

    From Chart House to Bush Hut

    Charles W. L. Bryde

British Dictionary definitions for junoesque

Junoesque

adjective
  1. having stately bearing and regal beauty like the goddess Juno
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Word Origin and History for junoesque

Junoesque

adj.

in reference to stately, mature beauty, 1861, from Juno + -esque. Qualities associated with the Roman goddess, who also was notable for her fits of rage.

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