"Voldemortesque" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Voldemortesque [comparative], most Voldemortesque [superlative], Voldemort-esque [alternative]
Etymology: From Voldemort + -esque. Piecewise doublet of Voldemortish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Voldemort|esque}} Voldemort + -esque, {{piecewise doublet|en|Voldemortish}} Piecewise doublet of Voldemortish 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. Synonyms: Voldemortian, Voldemortish Related terms: Dumbledorian

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