The Collaborative International Dictionary
Johnsonian
Johnsonian \John*so"ni*an\, a. Pertaining to or resembling Dr. Johnson or his style; pompous; inflated.
Usage examples of "johnsonian".
Though Garrick was more successful in his Johnsonian recitation of poetry, Boswell won in reproducing his familiar conversation.
I was before this time pretty well acquainted with Goldsmith, who was one of the brightest ornaments of the Johnsonian school.