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atticism Definition and Meaning in English (atticism definition)

noun
Synonyms:classicismeleganceconciseness
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Atticism definition: Atticism refers to a concise, elegant, and classical style of expression, characteristic of ancient Athens.

Definitions of Atticism

  1. 1noun

    Atticism refers to a concise, elegant, and classical style of expression, characteristic of ancient Athens.

Example Sentences

formal

“His prose was admired for its atticism and clarity.”

Synonyms

classicismeleganceconcisenesspurity

Antonyms

verbositybombastgrandiloquence

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agent nounAtticist
adjectiveAttic

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