johnsonese

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Synonyms: johnsons, johnsonism

Antonyms: johnsons, johnsonism

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Proper noun

1. The [[literary]] [[style]] of Dr. {{w|Samuel Johnson}}; an [[inflated]], [[stilted]], or [[pompous]] style, affecting [[classical]] words.

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