euphuism

/ˌjufjəˈwɪzəm/

Other forms: euphuisms

Definitions of euphuism

1. noun

   any artificially elegant style of language
   types:

   Gongorism

   an affected elegance of style that was introduced into Spanish literature by the poet Gongora

   type of:

   expressive style, style

   a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
2. noun

   an elegant style of prose of the Elizabethan period; characterized by balance and antithesis and alliteration and extended similes with and allusions to nature and mythology
   type of:

   prose

   ordinary writing as distinguished from verse