Marinism

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noun

An ornate, witty style of poetry and verse drama written in imitation of Giambattista Marino (1569-1625).

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Meanings

nounMarinism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAn ornate, witty style of poetry and verse drama written in imitation of Giambattista Marino (1569-1625).

Origin

From Marini + -ism.

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APA

Marinism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Marinism

MLA

“Marinism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Marinism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Marinism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Marinism.

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