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lexiphanic (adjective), more lexiphanic, most lexiphanic
1. A reference to, or descriptive of, the use of pretentious words; bombastic: As a politician, Monroe was a lexiphanic writer and speaker, both of which often confused his readers and audiences.
2. Etymology: from Greek lexis, "word" + phainein, "to show".
Using big words is often confusing to listeners.
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Using words that are difficult for listeners and readers to comprehend.
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lexiphanic, more lexiphanic, most lexiphanic
Using or interlarded (click for explanation) with pretentious words or describing someone who is only interested in impressing other people with his or her undeserved claim of importance. (2)
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