Hugoesque

adjective

Hu·​go·​esque ¦(h)yü(ˌ)gō¦esk How to pronounce Hugoesque (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Victor Hugo or his works

Word History

Etymology

Victor Hugo †1885 French writer + English -esque

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“Hugoesque.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hugoesque. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.

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