euphuism
/ˈjuːfjuˌɪzəm/
noun
- An elegant, artificial style of writing or speaking that uses elaborate figures of speech, balanced sentences, and excessive wordplay.
- In the 16th century, euphuism was a popular literary fashion at the English court.
- The author's euphuism made the novel feel more like a performance than a story.
- Her speech was full of euphuism, with every sentence carefully balanced and alliterated.
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