Leonardesque

[ lee-uh-nahr-desk, ley- ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or suggesting Leonardo da Vinci ( def ) or the style of his paintings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Leonardesque¹

First recorded in 1860–65; Leonard(o da Vinci) ( def ) + -esque

Example Sentences

It shows the Leonardesque smile most beautifully portrayed in the two feminine heads.

From Project Gutenberg

He stared at her, and felt again that she had failed to be Leonardesque.

From Project Gutenberg