Johnsonese
Pronunciation : John`son*ese"
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classical words. E. Everett.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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