Definitions
- Describing a literary style characterized by complex and elaborate language. - Referring to the use of obscure and convoluted vocabulary in writing or speech. - Talking about a style of writing that emphasizes form over content.
- Describing a style of writing or speech that is excessively decorated or embellished. - Referring to the use of flowery language or excessive adjectives in writing or speech. - Talking about a style of writing that prioritizes aesthetics over clarity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a style of writing or speech that is overly complicated.
- 2Both words refer to the use of excessive language in communication.
- 3Both words prioritize form over content.
- 4Both words can make it difficult for the audience to understand the message.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Gongorism emphasizes complex and obscure vocabulary, while ornateness emphasizes flowery language and excessive adjectives.
- 2Usage: Gongorism is more commonly used in literary criticism, while ornateness can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 3Connotation: Gongorism has a more negative connotation, suggesting pretentiousness or affectation, while ornateness can be neutral or positive, suggesting beauty or elegance.
- 4Degree: Gongorism is often considered more extreme than ornateness, as it involves the use of highly obscure and convoluted language.
Remember this!
Gongorism and ornateness are both words that describe a style of writing or speech that is overly complicated and prioritizes form over content. However, gongorism emphasizes complex and obscure vocabulary, while ornateness emphasizes flowery language and excessive adjectives. Gongorism is more commonly used in literary criticism and has a more negative connotation, while ornateness can be used in a wider range of contexts and can have a neutral or positive connotation.
