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sesquipedalian > 3 senses
ADJECTIVE1sesquipedalianGiven to the overuse of long words
2sesquipedalian, polysyllabic(of words) long and ponderous
NOUN1sesquipedalian, sesquipedaliaA very long word (a foot and a half long)
sesquipedalian > adjective 1
MeaningGiven to the overuse of long words.
Examples"sesquipedalian orators"; "this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money"
Similar topretentious
Nounssesquipedality
sesquipedalian > adjective 2
Meaning(of words) long and ponderous. Having many syllables.
Examples"sesquipedalian technical terms"
Synonymspolysyllabic
Similar tolong
Nounssesquipedality
sesquipedalian > noun, communication
MeaningA very long word (a foot and a half long).
Synonymssesquipedalia
Broaderpolysyllable, polysyllabic word

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