Sherlockian
[ shur-lok-ee-uh n ]
/ ʃɜrˈlɒk i ən /
adjective
pertaining to or characteristic of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, known for his skill in solving mysteries through deductive reasoning.
noun
a devoted fan of or an expert on the adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
Origin of Sherlockian
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Example sentences from the Web for sherlockian
The lifelong Sherlockian Michael Dirda gives us his personal choice of the best and talks about their creator.
The Essential Sherlock Holmes: Michael Dirda’s Recommendations |The Browser |December 9, 2011 |DAILY BEASTAnd a letter from Aline which came two or three days later, confirmed my Sherlockian deductions.
The Heather-Moon |C. N. Williamson and A. M. WilliamsonLittle Lord Fauntleroy, with every Sherlockian characteristic temporarily obliterated, sat down again in the tonneau pouting.
The Lightning Conductor |C. N. Williamson