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Meaning sesquipedalian meaning

What does sesquipedalian mean?

sesquipedalian

— noun a very long word (a foot and a half long)

— adjective given to the overuse of long words sesquipedalian orators this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money

— adjective (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables sesquipedalian technical terms

Synonyms sesquipedalian synonyms

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polysyllabic

sesquipedalia

long

lengthy

unutterable

unpronounceable

unfriendly

troublous

tough

tall

serious

ropey

prolonged

heavy

grievous

grave

far

elongated

difficult

challenging

bitter

awkward

arduous

across

Byzantine