Sherlockian

[shur-lok-ee-uh n]

adjective

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

noun

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

Origin of Sherlockian

see origin at -ian

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Examples from the Web for sherlockian

Contemporary Examples of sherlockian

The lifelong Sherlockian Michael Dirda gives us his personal choice of the best and talks about their creator.
The Essential Sherlock Holmes: Michael Dirda’s Recommendations
The Browser
December 9, 2011

Historical Examples of sherlockian

Little Lord Fauntleroy, with every Sherlockian characteristic temporarily obliterated, sat down again in the tonneau pouting.
The Lightning Conductor
C. N. Williamson
And a letter from Aline which came two or three days later, confirmed my Sherlockian deductions.
The Heather-Moon
C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson