Euphuistically

/ˌjuːfjuːˈɪstɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a euphuistic manner; using the elaborate, ornate style characterized by wordplay and flowery constructions.

Etymology

From euphuistic plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'; creates an adverb indicating how something is done in euphuistic style.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ly' to 'euphuistic' creates a word so perfectly nested in its own ornamentation that it almost proves the point about how overdone euphuism can get!

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