Gongorism

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɒŋɡəˌrɪzəm/

Definitions of Gongorism

noun a style of elaborate and exaggerated poetic expression named after the Spanish poet Luis de Gongora

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that Gongorism is a style of writing that uses elaborate and exaggerated language.

A2 The students were learning about Gongorism in their literature class.

B1 The poet's use of Gongorism in his verses made them difficult to understand for some readers.

B2 Critics often debate the value of Gongorism in modern poetry.

C1 The professor's analysis of Gongorism in Spanish literature was thorough and insightful.

C2 Scholars continue to study the impact of Gongorism on the development of literary styles.

Examples of Gongorism in a Sentence

formal The literary critic analyzed the excessive use of Gongorism in the poet's work.

informal I don't really get all that Gongorism stuff in poetry.

slang Some people think Gongorism is just fancy words for no reason.

figurative His writing was so full of Gongorism that it felt like wading through a swamp of words.

Grammatical Forms of Gongorism

• past tense: Gongorized
• plural: Gongorisms
• comparative: more Gongoristic
• superlative: most Gongoristic
• present tense: Gongorizes
• future tense: will Gongorize
• perfect tense: has Gongorized
• continuous tense: is Gongorizing
• singular: Gongorism
• positive degree: Gongoristic
• infinitive: to Gongorize
• gerund: Gongorizing
• participle: Gongorized

Origin and Evolution of Gongorism

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Spanish

Story behind the word: The word 'Gongorism' originated from the Spanish poet Luis de Gongora, known for his complex and elaborate style of writing.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the ornate and exaggerated style of Gongora's poetry, 'Gongorism' has evolved to refer to any overly elaborate or pretentious writing style in general.