lexiphanic

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English

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Etymology

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

Adjective

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lexiphanic (comparative more lexiphanic, superlative most lexiphanic)

  1. Using bombastic or pretentious wording or language.

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