Sesquipedalian (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective Also ses·quip·e·dal [ses-kwip-i-dl]. /sɛsˈkwɪp ɪ dl/.
  1. given to using long words.
  2. (of a word) containing many syllables.
noun
  1. a sesquipedalian word.
adjective
  1. tending to use very long words
  2. (of words or expressions) long and ponderous; polysyllabic
noun
  1. a polysyllabic word
Sesquipedalian (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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