Vaderesque en · ADJ
Etymology
From Vader + -esque.
Meanings
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Reminiscent of Darth Vader, the sinister deep-voiced villain of the Star Wars original trilogy.
In the case of the Cybermen the Vaderesque trappings, and the incongruous displays of emotion, were rapidly stripped away.
2011, Piers D. Britton, TARDISbound: Navigating the Universes of Doctor Who, page 77:Adopting a Vaderesque voice, he intoned, “Luke, I am your federal agent. Somehow it doesn't have the same kick. […]
2013, Kate Donovan, Trace Elements:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most Vaderesque | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more Vaderesque | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |