sesquipedalian

Definition of sesquipedalian:
a very long word (a foot and a half long)

given to the overuse of long words; "sesquipedalian orators"; "this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money"

(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables; "sesquipedalian technical terms"


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