sesquipedalian meaning
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sesquipedalian (adjective): given to the overuse of long words.
sesquipedalian has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.
sesquipedalian as an adjective
- given to the overuse of long words
- sesquipedalian orators
- this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money
Similar: pretentious
Related forms: sesquipedality
- (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables
- sesquipedalian technical terms
Synonyms: polysyllabic
Similar: long
Related forms: sesquipedality
sesquipedalian as a noun
- a very long word (a foot and a half long)
Synonyms: sesquipedalia
Type of: polysyllable
Scrabble score: 26 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SE · words ending in AN · 14-letter words
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