Sesquipedalian Definition
sesquipedalian
adjective
- 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"
noun
- a very long word (a foot and a half long)
Words that rhyme with sesquipedalian
Usage tips for "sesquipedalian"
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