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Definition of alembicated in English: alembicatedadjective əˈlɛmbɪkeɪtəd archaic (of an idea, expression, or style) excessively subtle or refined. Example sentencesExamples - The most highly alembicated and sophisticated work of art, arising in complex civilizations.
- This ingenious man, however metaphysical and alembicated he may be in his writings, was of great simplicity in his character and conversation.
- Astounding, enchanting, alembicated, and dramatic, the Chopin studies are exemplary essays in emotion and manner.
- The prose style of Boccaccio is not a simple style—rather it is curious and alembicated.
- The twins enjoyed confusing the Neophyte with their cryptic words and alembicated rhetoric.
Synonyms affected, over-refined, artificial, studied, pretentious, chichi, flowery, mannered, contrived, effete
Origin Late 18th century: from alembic + the adjectival suffix -ated. |