Definitions
- Describing a person who uses long and complex words in their speech or writing. - Referring to language that is excessively verbose, using unnecessarily long words or phrases. - Talking about a style of writing or speaking that is characterized by the use of long and obscure words.
- Describing a person who talks a lot, often excessively or without pause. - Referring to someone who is talkative and enjoys engaging in conversation. - Talking about a style of speech that is characterized by being chatty and garrulous.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a style of communication.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation in certain contexts.
- 4Both words are uncommon and may not be familiar to many people.
- 5Both words are multisyllabic and may be challenging to pronounce or spell.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Sesquipedalian emphasizes the use of long and complex words, while loquacious emphasizes the quantity and frequency of speech.
- 2Tone: Sesquipedalian has a more formal and academic tone, while loquacious has a more casual and conversational tone.
- 3Usage: Sesquipedalian is typically used to criticize or mock someone's language use, while loquacious can be used positively or negatively depending on the context.
- 4Connotation: Sesquipedalian is associated with pretentiousness or trying too hard to sound intelligent, while loquacious is associated with being friendly or sociable.
Remember this!
Sesquipedalian and loquacious are both words that describe a style of communication, but they differ in their focus, tone, usage, etymology, and connotation. Sesquipedalian refers to the use of long and complex words, often in a formal or academic context, while loquacious refers to talking a lot, often in a friendly or sociable way. While sesquipedalian is often used negatively to criticize someone's language use, loquacious can be used positively or negatively depending on the context.
