romanesque
novelistic
adjective ro-man-ESK Rare
Origin: French romanesque, from roman (novel)
Also means
romantic (in a storybook sense)
Usage Note
Romanesque describes something resembling a novel in its drama or sentimentality — a vie romanesque is a life full of adventures like a novel. It is distinct from the architectural term roman (Romanesque style). When applied to architecture, French uses roman not romanesque, which is a common false-friend trap.
Examples
"Leur histoire d'amour est vraiment romanesque."
Natural Translation
Their love story is truly like something out of a novel.
Literal Translation
Their story of love is truly novelistic.
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