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English
Etymology
From Tolkien + -y.
Adjective
Tolkieny (comparative more Tolkieny, superlative most Tolkieny)
- (informal) Of, related to, or characteristic of J. R. R. Tolkien or his writings.
- Synonyms: Tolkienesque, Tolkienian, Tolkienish
1968, Gandalf's Garden, numbers 1-4, page 31:Pauline Baynes' illustrations have always seemed to me more suited to the atmosphere of "Hans Christian Andersen” tales, but this time she has come up with a very appealing cover design with a far more "Tolkieny” feel about it .
2016 February 6, Ismene Brown, “Unforgettable fire”, in The Spectator, page 50:If this sounds a bit Tolkieny, why not? So is Wagner’s Ring cycle.
2021, Bryan CP Steele, Shadowrun: Tourist Trapped, unnumbered page:Those little leggies of yours make the trek to Orchid Avenue downright Tolkieny.