Gongorism
[ gong-guh-riz-uhm, gawng- ]
noun
imitation of the ornate and intricate style of Góngora y Argote.
Origin of Gongorism
1Other words from Gongorism
- Gon·go·rist, noun
- Gon·go·ris·tic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for Gongorism
Gongorism
/ (ˈɡɒŋɡəˌrɪzəm) /
noun
an affected literary style characterized by intricate language and obscurity
an example of this
Origin of Gongorism
1C19: from Spanish gongorismo; see Góngora y Argote
Derived forms of Gongorism
- Gongorist, noun
- Gongoristic, adjective
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