Synonyms of sesquipedalian

Noun

1. sesquipedalian, sesquipedalia, polysyllable, polysyllabic word

usage: a very long word (a foot and a half long)

Adjective

1. sesquipedalian, pretentious (vs. unpretentious)

usage: given to the overuse of long words; "sesquipedalian orators"; "this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money"

2. polysyllabic, sesquipedalian, long (vs. short)

usage: (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables; "sesquipedalian technical terms"

Definition and meaning of sesquipedalian (Dictionary)