Definition of Sesquipedalian

1. Noun. A very long word (a foot and a half long).

Exact synonyms: Sesquipedalia
Generic synonyms: Polysyllabic Word, Polysyllable

2. Adjective. Given to the overuse of long words. "This sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money"
Similar to: Pretentious
Derivative terms: Sesquipedality

3. Adjective. (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables. "Sesquipedalian technical terms"
Exact synonyms: Polysyllabic
Similar to: Long
Derivative terms: Polysyllable, Sesquipedality

Definition of Sesquipedalian

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sesquipedalian

Seseli
seselis
sesey
sesh
seshes
Sesotho
sesqui-
sesquialterate
sesquibasic
sesquicarbonate
sesquicentenary
sesquiduplicate
sesquihydrates
sesquioxide
sesquipedalia
sesquipedalian (current term)
sesquipedality
sesquiplicate
sesquisalt
sesquisulphide
sesquiterpene
sesquiterpenes
sesquiterpenes
sesquitertianal
sess
sessa
sesses
sessile
sessile
sessile-eyed

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