1. sesquipedalia, sesquipedalian

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

Synonyms

• sesquipedalia

2. sesquipedalian

given to the overuse of long words

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

3. polysyllabic, sesquipedalian

(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables

Example Sentences:
'sesquipedalian technical terms'

Synonyms

• polysyllabic