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"