Sesquipedalian

[,seskwipi'deiliәn]

Definition

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

(adj.) given to the overuse of long words; 'sesquipedalian orators'; 'this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money' .

Typist: Ludwig--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Measuring or containing a foot and a half; as, a sesquipedalian pygmy; -- sometimes humorously applied to long words.

Checker: Otis

Definition

adj. containing a foot and a half: often humorously said of a very long word—also Ses′quipedal.—ns. Sesquipedā′lianism Sesquipedal′ity.

Typist: Nelda