Sekirov Dictionary

lexiphanic

adjective 1
noun 1
forms 5

adjective1

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Using bombastic or pretentious wording or language.
- Dr. Johnson has given an explanation of this passage, which is an amusing specimen of his Lexiphanic style: "to feel the convulsions of eructation without plenitude." — 1852

noun1

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(rare) One who uses bombastic or pretentious wording or language.
- Kudos to you. Needed someone like you calling out the phoney lexiphanics. — 2019

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