Lexiphanic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Using bombastic or pretentious wording or language.

Synonyms

affected bedizened declamatory elevated flamboyant flaming

Etymology

From Lexiphanes + -ic, after a character in the works of Lucian.

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