Sherlockian

adjective

Sher·​lock·​ian

: of or resembling the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes especially in the exercise of unusual powers of deduction

solved the mystery with Sherlockian ease

could almost see the Sherlockian glitter in the doctor's eyes

—Philip Wheelwright

Word History

Etymology

Sherlock Holmes + English -ian

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