sesquipedalian
IPA: seɪskwipidˈeɪɫiʌn
noun
- A long word.
- A person who uses long words.
adjective
- (of a word or words) Long; polysyllabic.
- Pertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.
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Examples of "sesquipedalian" in Sentences
- She was known for her sesquipedalian speeches, often leaving her audience bewildered by her complex vocabulary
- The professor's sesquipedalian writing style made his research articles difficult for most people to understand
- His sesquipedalian tendencies led him to use long, obscure words in everyday conversations
- The politician's sesquipedalian rhetoric impressed some but alienated others who found it pretentious
- The student's sesquipedalian essay earned praise from his teacher for its intricate language and sophisticated style
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