Word of the Day: Have you ever come across a word so long and complicated that you had to read it twice? Interestingly, there is a word specifically used to describe long words—or people who use them frequently. That word is sesquipedalian .
As today's Word of the Day, sesquipedalian is one of the most fascinating terms in the English language because its meaning perfectly matches its appearance. It is itself a long word, making it a classic example of what it describes.