sesquipedalian
nounA long word.
adjectiveGiven to or characterized by the use of long words.
adjectiveLong and ponderous; polysyllabic.
Containing or measuring a foot and a half: as, a sesquipedalian pygmy: often humorously said of long words, in translation of Horace’s sesquipedalia verba (words a foot and a half long).
Addicted to the use of long words.
nounA long word.
nounA person who uses long words.
adjectivePertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.
adjectivegiven to the overuse of long words