Euphuist

/ˈjuːfjuːɪst/ noun

Definition

A writer or speaker who uses the euphuistic style of writing characterized by elaborate language, puns, and ornate constructions.

Etymology

From euphuism plus the suffix '-ist' meaning 'one who practices or specializes in'; refers to practitioners of this flowery literary style.

Kelly Says

A euphuist was someone who actually *wanted* to write in this over-the-top style—imagine being so committed to fancy wordplay that it defined your entire writing personality!

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