"Voldemortian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Voldemortian [comparative], most Voldemortian [superlative]
Etymology: From Voldemort + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Voldemort|ian}} Voldemort + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Voldemortian (comparative more Voldemortian, superlative most Voldemortian)
  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, Voldemortish Related terms: Dumbledorian
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