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Sesquipedalian

Sesquipedalian Meaning & Definition
Sesquipedalian Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sesquipedalian?

[n] a very long word (a foot and a half long)
[adj] (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables; "sesquipedalian technical terms"
[adj] given to the overuse of long words; "sesquipecalian orators"; "this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sesquipedalian: long | polysyllabic | pretentious | sesquipedalia

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sesquipedalian:

See Also | polysyllabic word | polysyllable

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