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Meaning of Schwarzeneggeresque | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2

Definitions

Reminiscent of Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947-), muscular actor cast in many violent roles, or the action films in which he starred.

rare

Examples

“In a free-market economy there will always be more cash customers for Schwarzeneggeresque tales of violent conflict...”
“Obviously, no one becomes Schwarzeneggeresque in a few days — or a few months. That kind of build takes work, a lot of it.”
“In his mind's eye he'd seen himself hauling the perpetrator off in chains after a suitably Schwarzeneggeresque rescue of the imperiled heroine.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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