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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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This entry is located in the following units: lexico-, lexi-, lex-, -lexia, -lexias, -lexic, -lectic, -lexis (page 3) phanero-, phaner-, -phane, -phan, -phanic, -phanous,
-phany + (page 2)