Sherlockian
[shur-lok-ee-uh n]
- pertaining to or characteristic of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, known for his skill in solving mysteries through deductive reasoning.
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- a devoted fan of or an expert on the adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
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Origin of Sherlockian
see origin at -ian
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Examples from the Web for sherlockian
Contemporary Examples
The lifelong Sherlockian Michael Dirda gives us his personal choice of the best and talks about their creator.
Historical Examples
Little Lord Fauntleroy, with every Sherlockian characteristic temporarily obliterated, sat down again in the tonneau pouting.
The Lightning ConductorC. N. Williamson
And a letter from Aline which came two or three days later, confirmed my Sherlockian deductions.
The Heather-MoonC. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson