euphues

/ˈjuːfjuːɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a style of writing characterized by elaborate, artificial, and often excessively ornate language, especially in 17th-century England.

“The critic accused the author of using euphuism in her overly complex narrative.”

Synonyms

  • baroque
  • ornateness

Antonyms

  • plainness
  • simplicity