big word

Definitions

1. An erudite word, especially a Latinate or multisyllabic one; a word used by scholars, intellectuals, etc., but that is not commonly known outside of academia.
2. Boastful or exaggerated statements.
   in-plural

Examples

“The customer complained that the instructions were incomprehensible, and our office tried to provide⟳ remedial help⟳, but when they complained that “supplementary” and “atmospheric” were big words, we knew that they were beyond help⟳.”

“The object of the writer is to show⟳ that preachers need⟳ not use⟳ big words to teach⟳ the truth.”

“`Naturally society frowns on such capers, and your experts have⟳ to think⟳ up big words to keep⟳ their jobs.'”

“Communication can often break⟳ down if the terminology is too technical, if a speaker uses “big words” for their own⟳ sake and lets the language become⟳ overly complex.”

“The sudden interjection of big words or complicated usages is a clear instance of the writer taking outside advice[.]”

“big words from a little man”

“Then you said in your paper that there was a paucity of variety and the length of the programme made the latter part to say⟳ the least rather monotonous. Now those are big words for a little chap like⟳ me, but I say⟳ they are very unfair and very misleading.”

“The big words were beginning to sound⟳ empty in his mouth.”

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