— Johnsonianism , n. — Johnsonianly , adv.
/jon soh"nee euhn/ , adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Samuel Johnson or his works.
2. having the quality of Johnsonese.
n.
3. a person who writes in the Johnsonian style.
4. a teacher or critic who specializes in the works of Samuel Johnson.
[ 1785-95; JOHNSON + -IAN ]