"Voldemortish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Voldemortish [comparative], most Voldemortish [superlative]
Etymology: From Voldemort + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Voldemort|ish}} Voldemort + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} Voldemortish (comparative more Voldemortish, superlative most Voldemortish)
  1. Having similar traits to the fictional evil wizard Voldemort from the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. Categories (topical): Harry Potter Synonyms: Voldemortesque, Voldemortian Related terms: Dumbledorian
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