sesquipedalian
adjectiveHow many syllables in sesquipedalian?
There are 6 syllables in the word sesquipedalian.How to pronounce sesquipedalian:
Definition of sesquipedalian:
- sesquipedalian (adjective):
- having many syllables long
- adjective. given to the overuse of long words.
- using pompous or unnecessarily complicated language
Synonyms for sesquipedalian:
pretentiousflowerypolysyllableostentatiousgrandiloquentgrandioseAntonyms for sesquipedalian:
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