"blockbustery" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more blockbustery [comparative], most blockbustery [superlative]
Etymology: From blockbuster + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|blockbuster|y}} blockbuster + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} blockbustery (comparative more blockbustery, superlative most blockbustery)
  1. (film, informal) Having one or more characteristics associated with a blockbuster, such as commercial success, a large budget, or glossy production values Tags: informal Categories (topical): Film
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