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Sesquipedalian — synonyms, definition

1. sesquipedalian (Adjective)

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polysyllabic
2 definitions

sesquipedalian (Adjective) — Given to the overuse of long words. ex. "sesquipedalian orators" ex. "this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money"

sesquipedalian (Adjective) — (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables. ex. "sesquipedalian technical terms"

2. sesquipedalian (Noun)

1 synonym
sesquipedalia
1 definition

sesquipedalian (Noun) — A very long word (a foot and a half long).

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polysyllabic word polysyllable