sesquipedalia
/ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪliə/
noun
- Long words, or the use of long words, especially in a way that seems unnecessary or overly fancy.
- She loves to show off her vocabulary with sesquipedalia, even in casual conversation.
- The professor's speech was full of sesquipedalia that confused the students.
- The article was criticized for its sesquipedalia, making it hard for the average reader to understand.
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