Sherlockian

American  

[shur-lok-ee-uhn] / ʃɜrˈlɒk i ən /

adjective

1. pertaining to or characteristic of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, known for his skill in solving mysteries through deductive reasoning.

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noun

1. a devoted fan of or an expert on the adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Etymology

Origin of Sherlockian

see origin at -ian

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Sherlockian

Equally at home in shadowy dives and modern mansions, she proves an adept investigator, with Sherlockian observational skills.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

Thanks to the efforts of Leslie S. Klinger, a Westwood lawyer and leading authority on all things Sherlockian, that argument was thrown out of court.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2022

“Almost everything in the Sherlockian universe has been done before,” Klinger put it, dryly.

From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2022

This year three of the best writers of Sherlockian pastiches, all of them members of The Baker Street Irregulars, brought out new books.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 14, 2021

And a letter from Aline which came two or three days later, confirmed my Sherlockian deductions.

From The Heather-Moon by A. M. (Alice Muriel) Williamson