Synonyms of sesquipedalian
23 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for sesquipedalian is terse. Other synonyms of sesquipedalian are wordy, rigmarole, taut and prolix. The opposite of sesquipedalian is brachysyllabic.
Synonyms and similar words for sesquipedalian
adjectiveLong; polysyllabic.
adjectivePertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.
- circumlocutoryCharacterised by circumlocution; overly wordy.
- diffuse
- periphrastic
- palaverousVerbose; wordy.
- pleonastic
- prolixTediously lengthy; dwelling on trivial details.
- rigmaroleCharacterized by rigmarole; prolix; tedious.
- verbose
- wordyUsing an excessive number of words.
- brief
- concise
- crisp
- laconic
- lapidaryOf a piece of writing or a writing style: characteristic of or suitable for an inscription; embodying the precision and...
- short-winded
- succinct
- tight
- to the point
- tautOf music, writing, etc., containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled.
- terseOf speech or style: brief, concise, to the point.
nounA long word.
- sesquipedalA long word.
nounA person who uses long words.
- sesquipedalianistA person who tends to use and enjoy long (sesquipedalian) words.
Opposite of sesquipedalian
adjectiveLong; polysyllabic.
- monosyllabic
- brachysyllabicHaving few syllables.
Meaning of sesquipedalian
- adjective Long; polysyllabic.
- adjective Pertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.
- noun A long word.
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