Romanesque
adjective
Belonging to or relating to a style of architecture that existed in Europe in the 11th to 12th century.
The romanesque church in our village is a popular tourist attraction.
Often appears as...
- romanesque architecture
- romanesque style
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Technical
adjective
Resembling or imitating the Romanesque style, especially in modern art or literature.
The novelist's latest work possesses a romanesque charm unique to her writing style.
Often appears as...
- romanesque imitation
- romanesque comparison
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Literary
adjective
Belonging to or relating to a style of architecture that existed in Europe in the 11th to 12th century.
The romanesque church in our village is a popular tourist attraction.
Often appears as...
- romanesque architecture
- romanesque style
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Resembling or imitating the Romanesque style, especially in modern art or literature.
The novelist's latest work possesses a romanesque charm unique to her writing style.
Often appears as...
- romanesque imitation
- romanesque comparison
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Style
Refers to actual buildings or structures from 11th-12th century Europe, not modern ones.
The romanesque cathedral stands as a testament to medieval craftsmanship.
Pro Tip 2/3Solid and Rounded
Illustrates buildings with heavy stone walls, rounded arches, and sturdy pillars.
The romanesque building's rounded arches were massively structured.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Gothic
Romanesque shouldn't be confused with Gothic, which features pointed arches and flying buttresses.
Unlike the gothic churches, this romanesque structure lacks ornate window tracery.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Style
Refers to actual buildings or structures from 11th-12th century Europe, not modern ones.
The romanesque cathedral stands as a testament to medieval craftsmanship.
Pro Tip 2/3Solid and Rounded
Illustrates buildings with heavy stone walls, rounded arches, and sturdy pillars.
The romanesque building's rounded arches were massively structured.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Gothic
Romanesque shouldn't be confused with Gothic, which features pointed arches and flying buttresses.
Unlike the gothic churches, this romanesque structure lacks ornate window tracery.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Style
Refers to actual buildings or structures from 11th-12th century Europe, not modern ones.
The romanesque cathedral stands as a testament to medieval craftsmanship.
Pro Tip 2/3Solid and Rounded
Illustrates buildings with heavy stone walls, rounded arches, and sturdy pillars.
The romanesque building's rounded arches were massively structured.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Gothic
Romanesque shouldn't be confused with Gothic, which features pointed arches and flying buttresses.
Unlike the gothic churches, this romanesque structure lacks ornate window tracery.
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