What is another word for Lexiphanicism?
Pronunciation: [lˌɛksɪfˈanɪsˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Lexiphanicism is a term used to describe the use of overly complex words to impress or intimidate others. Some synonyms for this term include bombast, grandiloquence, prolixity, and verbosity. Bombast refers to excessively verbose language that lacks sincerity or substance. Grandiloquence involves the use of elevated and impressive words to make a point. Prolixity refers to an excessive use of words or a long-windedness that can make one's point sound needlessly complicated. Verbosity is a general term for a tendency to use too many words or to speak or write excessively. These synonyms all describe different aspects of the tendency to use unnecessarily complex language.
