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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)
- Using bombastic or pretentious wording or language.