lexiphanicism
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Lucian's Lexiphanes, from lexiphanic + -ism.
Noun
[edit]lexiphanicism (plural lexiphanicisms)
- The use of pretentious words or language.
- The student's lexiphanicism is an obvious attempt to appear smart but really only serves to make him look pompous.