Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

leninesque

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: leni-nesque
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Reminiscent of Vladimir Lenin.

Example Sentences

"This was in part due to the organization's reputed Leninesque discipline, dedication, and revolutionary lifestyle."
"The piece of art portrayed South African President Jacob Zuma in a proud, Leninesque pose with his genitalia exposed."
"He was approached afterward by one of ZSKA's senior sabermen, a very tall fellow with a long face and elegant, Leninesque mustache and goatee, who asked if he would mind one more duel."

Etymology

From Lenin + -esque.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: Lenin

Inflected Forms

more Leninesque (comparative) most Leninesque (superlative)

Questions

What does leninesque mean?: Reminiscent of Vladimir Lenin.
Where does leninesque come from?: From Lenin + -esque.

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