euphuist

/ˈjuːfjuɪst/
noun
  1. A person who writes or speaks in an affected, elaborate style, especially one who uses excessive wordplay and balanced sentences.
    • The playwright was known as a euphuist, delighting audiences with his ornate dialogue.
    • The critic dismissed the poet as a mere euphuist who valued sound over sense.
    • As a euphuist, she filled her letters with intricate metaphors and alliteration.
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