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Lexiphanic

Lexˊi-phan′ic

(lĕksˊĭ-făn′ĭk)
,
Adj.
[Gr.
λεξιφάνισ
a phrase monger;
λέξισ
speech +
φαίνειν
to show.]
Using, or interlarded with, pretentious words; bombastic;
as, a
lexiphanic
writer or speaker;
lexiphanic
writing.

Definition 2024


lexiphanic

lexiphanic

English

Adjective

lexiphanic (comparative more lexiphanic, superlative most lexiphanic)

  1. Using bombastic or pretentious wording or language.

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