Gongorism

[ gong-guh-riz-uhm, gawng- ]

noun

1. imitation of the ornate and intricate style of Góngora y Argote.

Gongorism

/ ˈɡɒŋɡəˌrɪzəm /

noun

1. an affected literary style characterized by intricate language and obscurity
2. an example of this

Derived Forms

• ˈGongorist, noun
• ˌGongoˈristic, adjective

Other Words From

• Gongo·rist noun
• Gongo·ristic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gongorism¹

From the Spanish word gongorismo, dating back to 1805–15. See Góngora y Argote, -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gongorism¹

C19: from Spanish gongorismo; see Góngora y Argote

Example Sentences

The same essay contains very useful information on Gongorism and other kinds of affected styles of the sixteenth century.

From Project Gutenberg

As a poet Faria y Sousa was nearly as prolific; but his poems are vitiated by the prevailing Gongorism of his time.

From Project Gutenberg

He was accused of 'Gongorism', and this piece is one somewhat of 'conviction'.

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