johnsonian

John·so·ni·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jon-soh-nee-uh n]
- /dʒɒnˈsoʊ ni ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jon-soh-nee-uh n]
- /dʒɒnˈsoʊ ni ən/

Definitions of johnsonian word

adjective johnsonian of, relating to, or characteristic of Samuel Johnson or his works. 1
adjective johnsonian having the quality of Johnsonese. 1
noun johnsonian a person who writes in the Johnsonian style. 1
noun johnsonian a teacher or critic who specializes in the works of Samuel Johnson. 1
adjective johnsonian of, relating to, or characteristic of Samuel Johnson, his works, or his style of writing 0
adjective johnsonian of, like, or characteristic of Samuel Johnson or his style 0

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Origin of johnsonian

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95; Johnson + -ian

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johnsonian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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