"Shakespearesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Shakespearesque [comparative], most Shakespearesque [superlative]
Etymology: From Shakespeare + -esque. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Shakespeare|-esque}} Shakespeare + -esque Head templates: {{en-adj}} Shakespearesque (comparative more Shakespearesque, superlative most Shakespearesque)
  1. Reminiscent of the works of William Shakespeare.
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