Potpourriused

Potpourriused is a neologism that can function as an adjective or as the past participle form of a related verb, formed from the noun potpourri and the English suffix -ed. The primary sense is literal or figurative: something that has been mixed into a potpourri, either as a scent blend of dried flowers and spices or as a heterogeneous collection of elements that are united by a common aromatic or thematic thread.

In usage, potpourriused tends to appear in creative, cultural, or marketing contexts. As an adjective, it describes eclectically assembled objects, ideas, or experiences that retain a sense of cohesion despite their diversity. The term frames the mixture as intentional and aesthetically pleasing rather than chaotic.

Examples include: “The festival offered a potpourriused program of traditional tunes, ambient soundscapes, and street performance.” “The exhibit was potpourriused, combining medieval manuscripts with contemporary sculpture and video art.” Because it is a neologism, potpourriused may appear unfamiliar or stylistically marked in formal writing and should be defined on first use.

Etymology and status: potpourriused compounds the noun potpourri with the standard English suffix -ed, following a common pattern for forming adjectives and past participles from nouns. It is not widely included in major dictionaries and remains primarily a stylistic or literary coinage, most suited to prose that aims to convey eclecticism or a blended aroma or concept.

See also: potpourri, medley, mélange, miscellany, collage.