sraɪbɪzəm

Definitions

1. noun

A writing or literary style characterized by a profusion of words, especially one that is overly elaborate or ornate.

“The critic accused the author of indulging in scribism, making the novel difficult to read.”

2. noun

The habit or practice of writing or using language in an overly elaborate or ornate style.

“The writer’s scribism had become a subject of ridicule among her peers.”