"Monroesque" meaning in All languages combined

See Monroesque on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more Monroesque [comparative], most Monroesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Monroe + -esque. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Monroe|esque}} Monroe + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Monroesque (comparative more Monroesque, superlative most Monroesque)
  1. Resembling Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962), American actress and model.
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