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Word "SESQUIPEDALIAN" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Noun
Definition:
a very long word (a foot and a half long)
Synonyms:
sesquipedalia

Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables
Synonyms:
polysyllabic
Examples:
sesquipedalian technical terms

Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
given to the overuse of long words
Examples:
sesquipedalian orators
this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money

Crossword Clues for SESQUIPEDALIAN

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Clue Source Date
Having many syllables, like this answer, 18-Across and especially 53-/57-Across New York Times 19 Sep 2023
Very long joke in an idealess novel
Very long word and polite address to man (Romeo's papa) by surrealist in hospital
Polysyllabic, tending to use long words The Telegraph General Knowledge 27 Dec 2015
Overlong joke splitting sides, Alan beginning to explode uncontrollably The Times Cryptic 27 Jan 2015
In a word, very long joke is in a sense laid out
Polysyllabic
Given to using long words
Long, as words.
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