culteranismo

kuh-ter-ah-nee-zmoh

Definitions

1. noun

A style of poetry in 16th-century Spain characterized by the use of colloquial language and obscenities.

“The poet’s use of culteranismo in his latest work has sparked controversy among literary critics.”

Synonyms

  • baroque poetry
  • colloquial poetry

Antonyms

  • elevated poetry
  • formal poetry