word
Sesquipedalian
ses-kwi-puh-DAY-lee-un
/ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pəˈdeɪ.li.ən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Sesquipedalian
Dictionary meaning
Characterized by long words; long-winded.
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