euphuism

noun /'jufju,ɪzəm/

Definition
an elegant style of prose of the Elizabethan period; characterized by balance and antithesis and alliteration and extended similes with and allusions to nature and mythology
Example
He tried to understand the true meaning of 'euphuism'.
Etymology
No etymology available.

Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
4
Consonants
4
Length
8

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8
Syllables
3
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