adverb
- In a manner characterized by elaborate, ornate, or affected language; using flowery or excessively refined speech or writing.
Usage: Derived from euphuism, a 16th-century literary style marked by excessive ornamentation and artificial phrasing.; Often used critically to describe overly pretentious or mannered expression.
Examples
- She spoke euphuistically about the weather, using metaphors about celestial bodies and mythological references.
- The author wrote euphuistically, filling every sentence with alliteration and elaborate similes.
- He euphuistically described the meal as 'a symphony of flavors orchestrated by culinary artisans.'
- The critic noted that the speaker addressed the audience euphuistically rather than with genuine clarity.
- She avoided speaking euphuistically in her technical reports, preferring direct and concise language.