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Sherlockian
[ shur-lok-ee-uhn ]
adjective
- pertaining to or characteristic of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, known for his skill in solving mysteries through deductive reasoning.
noun
- a devoted fan of or an expert on the adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Sherlockian1
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Example Sentences
At this point, though, “A Gentleman of France” has just begun and I haven’t even mentioned the two halves of the gold coin and the betrayals, nor the sudden disappearances requiring clever Sherlockian detective work.
From Washington Post
The lifelong Sherlockian Michael Dirda gives us his personal choice of the best and talks about their creator.
From The Daily Beast
And a letter from Aline which came two or three days later, confirmed my Sherlockian deductions.
From Project Gutenberg
Little Lord Fauntleroy, with every Sherlockian characteristic temporarily obliterated, sat down again in the tonneau pouting.
From Project Gutenberg
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