sesquipedalian
26 points
English
14 letters
Not in frequency data
Valid in: UK dictionary
Definitions
noun
a very long word (a foot and a half long)
adjective
(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural sesquipedalians
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(of words) long and ponderous
given to the overuse of long words
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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