adjective. tending to use very long words. (of words or expressions) long and ponderous; polysyllabic.

What does it mean if someone is sesquipedalian?

1 : having many syllables : long sesquipedalian terms. 2 : given to or characterized by the use of long words a sesquipedalian television commentator.

What is Sesquipedalian an example of?

Sesquipedalian writing or speech is writing that uses "big words"-or long words with many syllables. ... Sometimes, it refers to writing that is characterized by many multi-syllabic words, such as scientific or medical jargon. Examples of Sesquipedalian: From Shakespeare's Love's Labour Lost: Cost.