Sesquipedalian Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Sesquipedalian

Meaning 1 : a very long word (a foot and a half long)

    Synonyms : sesquipedalia
Meaning 2 : (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables

    Example : sesquipedalian technical terms

    Synonyms : polysyllabic
Meaning 3 : given to the overuse of long words

    Example : sesquipedalian orators,this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money