"Voldemortesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

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

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