Seussian

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English

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Etymology

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From Seuss +‎ -ian.

Adjective

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Seussian (comparative more Seussian, superlative most Seussian)

  1. Of or relating to Theodor Seuss Geisel, "Dr. Seuss" (1904–1991), American writer and cartoonist best known for his imaginative children's books, often written in rhyme.
    • 2000, Greg Rucka, Batman: No Man's Land[1]:
      Part of the costumed-criminal set, it was his Seussian top hat that marked him more than anyone else.
    • 2006, Scott Weidensaul, Return to Wild America: A Yearlong Search for the Continent's Natural Soul[2]:
      The yuccas give the refuge an otherworldly, Seussian air, as though the Lorax might hop out at any moment.
    • 2009, Clark Aldrich, The Complete Guide to Simulations & Serious Games[3]:
      First, Seussian Sim characters are obviously abstracted.