different between stilted vs johnsonese

English

From stilt +? -ed.

stilted (comparative more stilted, superlative most stilted)

Making use of or possessing a stilt or stilts, or things resembling stilts; raised on stilts.
Antonym: unstilted
(figuratively) Elevated or raised in a contrived or unnatural way; stiff and artificially formal or pompous; also, depending on redundant, unnecessary elements.
Antonyms: natural, unstilted
(architecture) Of a building or architectural feature such as an arch or vault: supported by stilts (“supporting pillars or posts”); also (generally) having the main part raised above the usual level by some structure.
Antonym: unstilted

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