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sesquipedalian

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a very long word (a foot and a half long)

    noun.communication

    Synonyms sesquipedalia

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. given to the overuse of long words

    adj.all

    Examples
    Sesquipedalian orators.
    This sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables

    adj.all

    Examples
    Sesquipedalian technical terms.
    Synonyms polysyllabic

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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