euphuistic

euphuistic
euphuistic [yo͞o΄fyo͞o is′tik]
adj.
of, having the nature of, or characterized by euphuism
SYN.- BOMBASTIC
euphuistical
adj.
euphuistically
adv.

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See euphuist.

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