Fusteric

/fʌˈstɛrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of fustian; bombastic, inflated, or excessively ornate in style.

Etymology

From 'fustian' (the fabric, but also metaphorically meaning bombastic speech or writing) plus the suffix '-ic', meaning 'of or relating to'.

Kelly Says

The shift of 'fustian' from a specific fabric to meaning 'bombastic speech' shows how metaphors embed themselves in language—fancy clothes led to fancy words.

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