Johnsonian is an adjective used to describe the writing style and literary works of Samuel Johnson, a famous 18th-century English writer. Synonyms for Johnsonian include scholarly, erudite, intellectual, sagacious, wise, philosophical, and reflective. The term can also be used to describe Johnson's distinctive lexicographical contributions, such as his famous Dictionary of the English Language. Other related words that could be used in place of Johnsonian include literary, eloquent, witty, knowledgeable, and insightful. These synonyms all capture the essence of Johnson's contributions to the English language and the literary world.