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1. n. The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classical words. Source: opted
2. The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classical words. E. Everett. Source: webster
3. The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed inimitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affectingclassical words. E. Everett. Source: adambom
4. n. The literary style of Dr. Samuel Johnson, or one formed in imitation of it; an inflated, stilted, or pompous style, affecting classical words. Source: ecdict

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style johnson formed inflated literary pompous samuel stilted words affecting classical imitation

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