SESQUIPEDALIAN
/ˌsɛskwɪpɪˈdeɪlɪən/
14 letters · 5 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of SESQUIPEDALIAN
A long word.
A person who uses long words.
(of a word or words) Long; polysyllabic.
Pertaining to or given to the use of overly long words.
"Our dinner guest was so sesquipedalian that no one could understand what he said."
Examples of SESQUIPEDALIAN in a Sentence
- "Our dinner guest was so sesquipedalian that no one could understand what he said."
Word Details
Is SESQUIPEDALIAN a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SESQUIPEDALIAN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SESQUIPEDALIAN uses 14 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SESQUIPEDALIAN
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | e | s | q | u | i | p | e | d | a | l | i | a | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SESQUIPEDALIAN
100 words from the letters in SESQUIPEDALIAN
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How to Use SESQUIPEDALIAN in Word Games
SESQUIPEDALIAN is worth 26 points in Scrabble and 30 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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