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Ortonesque

Adjective

Meaning

Ortonesque (comparative more Ortonesque, superlative most Ortonesque)

In a style reminiscent of John Kingsley "Joe" Orton (1933-1967), English playwright who wrote scandalous black comedies.

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Examples

The adjective Ortonesque is sometimes used to refer to work characterised by a similarly dark yet farcical cynicism. Source: Internet

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