big word
A 'big word' typically refers to a long or complex word that is often used to impress or demonstrate one's knowledge.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A long or complex term that is difficult to understand or pronounce.
Example
- He used a big word that none of us could understand.
C1Academic
(formal)A sophisticated term used to convey intelligence or formality, often found in scholarly or intellectual contexts.
Example
- The professor's lecture was full of big words that went over the students' heads.
B2Everyday Conversation
(informal)A term not commonly used in daily speech, considered part of advanced vocabulary.
Example
- She tends to use big words to sound more impressive.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "big word":
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