Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

euphuistic

Adjective

/juːˈfjuːɪstɪk/

Definition

A style of writing that is characterized by its elaborate and artificial language.

Examples

His euphuistic manner of speaking often left his audience confused rather than enlightened.
The novel was criticized for its euphuistic prose that overshadowed the story’s depth.

Meaning

Euphuistic refers to a specific form of writing that emphasizes ornate and intricate expressions, often filled with rhetorical devices and figurative language, making it sound elaborate and affected.