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Gongorismo.
Gongorismo - as a noun
An esoteric style of writing that attempted to elevate poetic language and themes by re-latinizing them, using classical allusions, vocabulary, syntax, and word order.
Example: "His comparisons of the modern decadent style with the culteranismo of an earlier epoch, whose excesses had led to satiric reactions and a more sober style, are very revealing."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
culteranismoExample Sentences
"The poet's excessive use of metaphors and intricate wordplay is an example of gongorismo."
"Many critics argue that gongorismo sacrifices clarity for poetic ornamentation."
"While some admire the intricacy of gongorismo, others find it difficult to comprehend."
"The influence of gongorismo can be seen in several modernist poets."
"The poet's indulgence in gongorismo alienated some readers who prefer more straightforward verse."
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