sesquipedalia

/ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪliə/
noun
  1. 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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