Noun: euphuism 'yoo-fyoo,i-zum
- 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
"John Lyly's works are known for their euphuism"
- Any artificially elegant style of language
"His writing was full of euphuism, making it difficult for casual readers to understand"
Derived forms: euphuisms
Type of: expressive style, prose, style
Encyclopedia: Euphuism