Synonyms for Polysyllabic & Similar Words
Definition of polysyllabic
- adjective
- having or characterized by words of more than three syllables
- (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables; "sesquipedalian technical terms"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "polysyllabic"
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