Sesquipedalian

/ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪliən/ adjective

Definition

Given to or characterized by the use of long words; of or relating to long words themselves.

Etymology

From Latin 'sesquipedalis' — 'sesqui' (one and a half) + 'pes' (foot). Literally: a foot and a half long. Horace used it to mock writers who used absurdly long words.

Kelly Says

A LONG word that means 'using long words!' It's literally one and a half FEET long in Latin! Horace invented it to mock poets who used big words to sound smart! The irony is CHEF'S KISS! 📏😂

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