Johnsonian /jon-sōˈni-ən/ adjective Of or in the manner of Dr Samuel Johnson, the lexicographer (1709–84) Johnˈsonese noun Johnsonian style, idiom, diction, or an imitation of it, ponderous English, full of antitheses, balanced triads, and words of classical origin Johnsōniana /-äˈnə or -āˈnə/ plural noun Matters or miscellaneous items connected with Johnson Johnsōˈnianism or Johnˈsonism /-sən-izm/ noun |