sesquipedalian

英[\'seskwɪpɪ\'deɪlɪən]
美[ˌseskwɪpə\'deɪlɪrn]

基本释义

adj.
多音节的,令人厌倦的
n.
冗长的单字

英英释义

Noun
  • 1. a very long word (a foot and a half long)

Adjective
  • 1. given to the overuse of long words;

    "sesquipedalian orators"

    "this sesquipedalian way of saying one has no money"

  • 2. (of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables;

    "sesquipedalian technical terms"

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