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1. (adj) sesquipedalian, sesquipedalia
a very long word (a foot and a half long)
Synonyms: sesquipedalian, sesquipedalia
Antonyms: unpretentious, short

2. (adj) sesquipedalian
given to the overuse of long words
Synonyms: polysyllabic
Antonyms: short, unpretentious

3. (adj) polysyllabic, sesquipedalian
(of words) long and ponderous; having many syllables
Synonyms: sesquipedalian, polysyllabic
Antonyms: short, unpretentious

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