Gongorism

[ gong-guh-riz-uhm, gawng- ]

noun
  1. imitation of the ornate and intricate style of Góngora y Argote.

Origin of Gongorism

1
From the Spanish word gongorismo, dating back to 1805–15. See Góngora y Argote, -ism

Other words from Gongorism

  • Gon·go·rist, noun
  • Gon·go·ris·tic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for Gongorism

Gongorism

/ (ˈɡɒŋɡəˌrɪzəm) /


noun
  1. an affected literary style characterized by intricate language and obscurity

  2. an example of this

Origin of Gongorism

1
C19: from Spanish gongorismo; see Góngora y Argote

Derived forms of Gongorism

  • Gongorist, noun
  • Gongoristic, adjective

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