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

“These books require an attentive reader to be not only suspicious but downright Sherlockian: Observe, remember everything, then deduce, if you can, the unspoken reality.”

From Washington Post ● Apr. 28, 2019

Isaiah does a lot less of his famed Sherlockian thinking than he has in the past.

From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2018

Thus did Sergeant Patrick O’Donnell solve the entire mystery with Sherlockian ease and despatch.

From The Efficiency Expert by Burroughs, Edgar Rice