Associations to the word «Gongorism»

Adjective

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Wiktionary

GONGORISM, noun. A florid literary style with many puns etc.

Dictionary definition

GONGORISM, noun. An affected elegance of style that was introduced into Spanish literature by the poet Gongora.

Wise words

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