"lexiphanic" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more lexiphanic [comparative], most lexiphanic [superlative]
Etymology: From Lexiphanes + -ic, after a character in the works of Lucian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Lexiphanes|ic}} Lexiphanes + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj}} lexiphanic (comparative more lexiphanic, superlative most lexiphanic)
  1. Using bombastic or pretentious wording or language. Synonyms: magniloquent Related terms: lexiphanicism
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