"Lucasesque" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Lucasesque [comparative], most Lucasesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Lucas + -esque. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Lucas|-esque}} Lucas + -esque Head templates: {{en-adjective}} Lucasesque (comparative more Lucasesque, superlative most Lucasesque)
  1. Reminiscent of the works of American filmmaker George Lucas, known for his space opera blockbusters.
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