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Sesquipedalian (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The dictionary definition described the sesquipedalian as a unusually long word that was originally coined to describe itself.
  • Some critics labeled the professor a sesquipedalian due to his tendency to use unnecessarily complex vocabulary in lectures.
  • In literary circles, the sesquipedalian phrase "sesquipedalian" was often cited as an example of self-referential paradox.
  • The poet carefully crafted each line to showcase his use of sesquipedalian, conveying a sense of grandeur and intelligence.
  • A sesquipedalian took center stage in the annual spelling bee, stumping even the most skilled contestants.

Synonyms

  • Sesquipedalia

Hypernyms

  • Polysyllabic Word

Related Words

  • Sesquipedalian (adjective)
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