Let’s start off with a
word related to the business of “longest words.” Sesquipedalianism is the tendency to use long words. And, a sesquipedal is a person who has sesquipedalian tendencies.
The word is traced to the ancient Roman poet Horace, who in a treatise on crafting poetry, wrote that in certain circumstances, one must avoid sesquipedalia verba, a
Latin construct meaning “words a foot and a half long.” Horace clearly had a sense of humor. (Source-
Dictionary.com)
Scenario #
1-
Characters: Jenna, and Jackie.
Jenna: "
Hey, Jackie, I love your hair it stands out so much and looks so good." "You, are far-most, the prettiest
girl, and you would be a great {Sesquipedalian}.
Jackie: "What is this
word, it's very prepossessing, and long, what does it mean?".
Jenna: "Sesquipedalian, is the tendency to use long words and is a person who has sesquipedalian tendencies, also addressing to you."