Dantesque /ˌdæntɪˈɛsk/ adjective1 •Of, pertaining to, or in the style of Florentine poet Dante Alighieri (c. 1265–1321); characterized by a formal, elevated tone and somber focus.“They’re screaming, looking for taxis, calling up friends and singing Happy Birthday to each other. It’s a spectacle, a Dantesque spectacle.” — 2023 formsmore Dantesque · most Dantesque