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Meaning of "carnivalesque" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CARNIVALESQUE

carnivalesque  [ˌkɑːnɪvəˈlɛsk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CARNIVALESQUE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Carnivalesque is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CARNIVALESQUE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Carnivalesque

Carnivalesque is a term used in the English translations of works written by the Russian critic Mikhail Bakhtin, which refers to a literary mode that subverts and liberates the assumptions of the dominant style or atmosphere through humor and chaos. Bakhtin traces the origins of the carnivalesque to the concept of carnival, itself related to the Feast of Fools, a medieval festival originally of the sub-deacons of the cathedral, held about the time of the Feast of the Circumcision, in which the humbler cathedral officials burlesqued the sacred ceremonies, releasing "the natural lout beneath the cassock." Also Bakhtin derives carnival and the carnivalization of literature from the reign of the “Serio-comical” with the examples of Socratic dialogues and Menippean satire. Within the Socratic dialogue carnival affects all people into the behavior and rituals in to the carnivalistic life, as in every individual is affected by carnival, meaning everyone is a constant participant of carnival.

Definition of carnivalesque in the English dictionary

The definition of carnivalesque in the dictionary is characteristic of, suitable for, or like a carnival.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CARNIVALESQUE


arabesque
ˌærəˈbɛsk
barbaresque
ˌbɑːbəˈrɛsk
burlesk
bɜːˈlɛsk
burlesque
bɜːˈlɛsk
desk
dɛsk
gigantesque
ˌdʒaɪɡænˈtɛsk
grotesque
ɡrəʊˈtɛsk
humoresque
ˌhjuːməˈrɛsk
Junoesque
ˌdʒuːnəʊˈɛsk
Kafkaesque
ˌkæfkəˈɛsk
Moresque
mɔːˈrɛsk
picaresque
ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk
picturesque
ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk
Romanesque
ˌrəʊməˈnɛsk
Rubenesque
ˌruːbəˌnɛsk
soldatesque
ˌsɒldəˈtɛsk
statuesque
ˌstætjʊˈɛsk
Titanesque
ˌtaɪtəˈnɛsk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CARNIVALESQUE

carnie
carnied
carnies
carnifex
carnification
carnificial
carnified
carnifies
carnify
Carniola
carnitine
carnival
carnivora
carnivore
carnivorous
carnivorously
carnivorousness
carnivory
carnosaur
carnose

WORDS THAT END LIKE CARNIVALESQUE

Alhambresque
babelesque
Chaplinesque
chivalresque
churrigueresque
Dantesque
Disneyesque
Felliniesque
gaminesque
Jonahesque
madrigalesque
Mittyesque
Pinteresque
plateresque
Pythonesque
risque
satyresque
sculpturesque
Titianesque
Tolkienesque
unpicturesque

Synonyms and antonyms of carnivalesque in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «carnivalesque» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CARNIVALESQUE

Find out the translation of carnivalesque to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of carnivalesque from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «carnivalesque» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

狂欢
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

carnavalesca
570 millions of speakers

English

carnivalesque
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

carnivalesque
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

carnivalesque
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

карнавальный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

carnavalesco
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

carnivalesque
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

carnavalesque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Karnivalesque
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

karnevalesken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

carnivalesque
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

carnivalesque
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Carnivalesque
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

carnivalesque
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

carnivalesque
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कार्निवालस्की
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

karnavalesk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

carnevalesco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

karnawałowy,
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

карнавальний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

carnavalesc
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καρναβαλική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

karnavaleske
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

carnivalesque
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

carnivalesque
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of carnivalesque

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CARNIVALESQUE»

The term «carnivalesque» is regularly used and occupies the 102.402 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CARNIVALESQUE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about carnivalesque

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CARNIVALESQUE»

Discover the use of carnivalesque in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to carnivalesque and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Carnivalesque:
Published on the occasion of the exhibition: Carnivalesque, a National Touring Exhibition organised by the Hayward Gallery, London, for the Arts Council of England, in collaboration with Brighton Museum and Art Gallery.
Timothy Hyman, Roger Malbert, 2000
2
Masquerade and Civilization: The Carnivalesque in ...
. An important contribution to literary criticism and to the history of leisure, this book will confirm Castle’s place among the major influences on the most exciting current scholarship in 18th century literature and gender studies ...
Terry Castle, 1986
3
Reading Esther: A Case for the Literary Carnivalesque
In this original interpretation of the book of Esther, Kenneth Craig offers to interpreters a new way of reading this story.
Kenneth M. Craig, 1995
4
The Carnivalesque Defunto: Death and the Dead in Modern ...
Drawing upon the works of esteemed Brazilian writers such as Machado de Assis, Érico Veríssimo, and Jorge Amado, Moser demonstrates how the defunto, through its mocking laughter and Dionysian resurrection, simultaneously subverts and ...
Robert Henry Moser, 2008
5
Carnivalesque
In a materialistic world where disguises are abundant, we can only be sure of one thing: ourselves.
K. Harla, 2012
6
Hyperion and the Hobbyhorse: Studies in Carnivalesque Subversion
"This book constructs a paradigm for the operation of subversive comedy - what Arthur Lindley, the author, calls the Augustinian carnivalesque - by examining some of the major texts of Ricardian and Elizabethan literature.
Arthur Lindley, 1996
7
The Carnivalesque Flows: Art and Advertising: The case of ...
The following essay concentrates on the case of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper and the way in which the painting has been used in popular culture along with an analysis of reasons for controversies arising around such cultural practices.
Daria Przybyla, 2007
8
An Inquiry Into the Political Efficiency of the ...
This movement of the working class from subjects to citizens through their engagement with fearless carnivalesque subversions of the established system using the wronged Queen Caroline as the icon of mistreatment by the government will be ...
Natalia Voinova, 2013
9
Techniques of Subversion in Modern Literature: ...
ABJECTION AND THE CARNIVALESQUE: TRANSGRESSION IN NIGHTWOOD AND NIGHTS AT THE CIRCUS CHAPTER 8 On the very first page of Djuna Barnes' Nightwood, we are given a description of the "military beauty" of Hedvig ...
M. Keith Booker, 1991
10
Playing on the Edge: Performance, Youth Culture, and the ...
“The carnivalesque has not disappeared from Western society. It persists in numerous scattered festivals, rites, and performances, ranging from ritualized, transvestite-costumed attendance at screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show to [.
Adrienne Marie MacIain, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CARNIVALESQUE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term carnivalesque is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Seeking revelation at the Grateful Dead's farewell tour
A carnivalesque atmosphere reigned and countercultural cliches roared to pungent life as random drum circles broke out, long-haired, ... «The Times of Israel, Jul 15»
2
Copa América 2015: The Dark Side of Estadio Nacional
... crammed into the Estadio Nacional, creating a carnivalesque atmosphere. That is, all except for one small section at the stadium's north end, ... «The London Economic, Jul 15»
3
Chris Arreola would be cannon fodder for Deontay Wilder
Whether it's because of a surprisingly effective performance, or because of something carnivalesque, Chris Arreola manages to entertain. «The Living Daylights, Jul 15»
4
Carnival time for Hounslow and Barking
The following weekend (18th and 19th July) it is Barking's turn to host the Night of Festivals, which will put a carnivalesque gloss on Barking ... «Soca News, Jul 15»
5
Pokey LaFarge
... Dust Off The Rustbelt Tonight”), to the folksy keening of songs such as “Far Away,” to the exotic carnivalesque lure of “Goodbye, Barcelona. «Elmore Magazine, Jul 15»
6
Mates of State band members are partners in every way
From a Spin magazine review: “These proud parents ditched their old-timey organ, and with it much of the band's hyper-active, carnivalesque ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
7
Huge windfall for local arts group
Culture Day is an open doors carnivalesque cultural extravaganza that has previously showcased over 100 arts and cultural organisations in ... «Forres Gazette, Jun 15»
8
Berlin on Stage
The carnivalesque production was performed on a small bare stage by an energetic ensemble of eight, most of them in multiple roles, with ... «Valley Advocate, Jun 15»
9
Classic with a twist: New arcade wins over Chicago families
FTW's steampunk atmosphere is an explosion of carnivalesque whimsy, with flashy displays and colorful lights at every turn. Walk in, buy a ... «Chicago Parent, Jun 15»
10
Thursday music picks: Dawes, Funk Hunters
... the Mohawk indoors. … Carnivalesque combo Shoulders wraps up an extended run of Thursday happy-hour shows at the Continental Club. «austin360, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Carnivalesque [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/carnivalesque>. Apr 2024 ».
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