euphuist

/juːˈfjuːɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who uses or is fond of euphuism, a style of language characterized by elaborate and affected phraseology, especially in the 17th century.

“The playwright was accused of being a euphuist due to the overly complex language used in his latest play.”

Synonyms

  • euphemist
  • loquacious

Antonyms

  • laconic
  • terseness