sesquipedalia

[US]/ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪlɪə/
[UK]/ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪliə/

Translation

n.words that are long; a foot and a half long
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

sesquipedalia words

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sesquipedalia style

sesquipedalia language

sesquipedalia usage

sesquipedalia tendency

sesquipedalia effect

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Example Sentences

his sesquipedalia often confused his audience.

she has a habit of using sesquipedalia in her essays.

sesquipedalia can make writing seem pretentious.

he was criticized for his sesquipedalia during the presentation.

using sesquipedalia can alienate readers.

her sesquipedalia was impressive but unnecessary.

he enjoys sesquipedalia to showcase his vocabulary.

sesquipedalia often appears in academic writing.

her sesquipedalia made the article difficult to read.

using sesquipedalia can sometimes enhance clarity.

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