atticism

/ˌætɪˈsɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A style of ancient Greek prose characterized by simplicity and clarity, or a philosophical attitude of calmness and restraint.

“The professor explained the nuances of Atticism in the ancient Greek texts they studied.”

Synonyms

  • austere style
  • classicism

Antonyms

  • exuberance
  • ornateness