English Explanatory Dictionary

Holmesian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes or his investigations, methods, or sayings.
noun
  1. A fan of the character Sherlock Holmes; one who studies or enjoys the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Word forms

Holmesian more Holmesian most Holmesian Holmesians

Etymology

From Holmes + -ian.

Synonyms

Sherlockian
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