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Meaning of word sesquipedalian from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

sesquipedalian   noun

Meaning : A very long word (a foot and a half long).

Synonyms : sesquipedalia

sesquipedalian   adjective

Meaning : Given to the overuse of long words.

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

Meaning : (of words) long and ponderous. Having many syllables.

Example : Sesquipedalian technical terms.

Synonyms : polysyllabic