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euphuistic

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ˈyü-fyə-ˌwi-zəm, -fyü-ˌi-\
    • /jˌuːfjuːˈɪstɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈyü-fyə-ˌwi-zəm, -fyü-ˌi-\

Definitions of euphuistic word

  • noun euphuistic Of or pertaining to euphuism. 1
  • adjective euphuistic of, having the nature of, or characterized by euphuism 0

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Parts of speech for Euphuistic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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euphuistic popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

euphuistic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for euphuistic

adjective euphuistic

  • grandiloquent — speaking or expressed in a lofty style, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic.
  • pompous — characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
  • grandiose — affectedly grand or important; pompous: grandiose words.
  • histrionic — of or relating to actors or acting.
  • rhapsodic — extravagantly enthusiastic; ecstatic.

Antonyms for euphuistic

adjective euphuistic

  • humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
  • restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
  • plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.

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