[Vocabulary] sirenesque

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maiabulela

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Dear all,

What is the meaning of "sirenesque"?

"The blond hair iS OLD-SCHOOL SIREN-ESQUE AND IT’S GETTING ATTENTION AGAIN IN A MORE POSITIVE WAY.
 
In Greek mythology, sirens were seductive women whose beautiful singing drove susceptible sailors to crash onto the rocks.

The suffix -esque means 'in the manner of', so

'...sirenesque' means bewitching/enchanting/alluring/captivating.

Rover
 
In Greek mythology, sirens were seductive women whose beautiful singing drove susceptible sailors to crash onto the rocks.

The suffix -esque means 'in the manner of', so

'...sirenesque' means bewitching/enchanting/alluring/captivating.

Rover

Thanks a lot for the explanation. :up:
 
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