atticize
/ˈætɪsaɪz/
verb
- To write or speak in a refined, concise, and elegant style, especially one imitating ancient Athenian Greek.
- Many scholars atticize when writing academic papers to sound more authoritative.
- The author tried to atticize his novel by using short, clear sentences.
- In her speech, she chose to atticize, avoiding any slang or complex terms.