"Marioesque" meaning in All languages combined

See Marioesque on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-AGuy271-Marioesque.wav Forms: more Marioesque [comparative], most Marioesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Mario + -esque. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Mario|esque}} Mario + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Marioesque (comparative more Marioesque, superlative most Marioesque)
  1. (video games) Resembling the character Mario or the games in which he appears, typified by bright, cheerful environments, platform obstacles, and often the rescue of a princess from a monster. Categories (topical): Video games Synonyms: Mariolike, Mario-esque

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