Definitions for Johnsonian

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Johnsonian John·so·ni·an

Spelling: [jon-soh-nee-uh n]

IPA: /dʒɒnˈsoʊ ni ən/

Johnsonian is a 10 letter English word.

You can make 200 anagrams from letters in Johnsonian (ahijnnnoos).

Definitions for Johnsonian

noun

1. a person who writes in the Johnsonian style.
2. a teacher or critic who specializes in the works of Samuel Johnson.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Samuel Johnson or his works.
2. having the quality of Johnsonese.

Origin of Johnsonian

First recorded in 1785-95; Johnson + -ian

Examples for Johnsonian

It is then that one cannot help regretting the Johnsonian black cap.

In this, of course, he is following Hume, though he applies the Johnsonian argument to Berkeley's immaterialism.

It is tempting to set this down as a Johnsonian prejudice, and to deny or retort the comparison.

He is severe in judgment and spells rigidly by the Johnsonian standard.

I think, sir,' in a Johnsonian manner, 'the thought is a happy one.'

The work will doubtless be received as a valuable complement to our Johnsonian literature.

The tone in which the Johnsonian "Sir" was let off, left no doubt of it.

They were what may be called a "clubable race," to borrow a Johnsonian expression.

The manner would have been Johnsonian, if not the sentiment.

And here is yet another point of the likeness to the Johnsonian coterie.