"Othelloesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Othelloesque [comparative], most Othelloesque [superlative]
Etymology: Othello + -esque Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Othello|esque}} Othello + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Othelloesque (comparative more Othelloesque, superlative most Othelloesque)
  1. Reminiscent of Shakespeare's character Othello, especially in feeling delusional jealousy toward one's innocent lover. Categories (topical): William Shakespeare

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