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Title: Sesquipedalian
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2019, 08:51:45 AM
I find it ironic that sesquipedalian is an example of a sesquipedalian word.  :o
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2019, 09:19:13 AM
The human offspring amused itself by turning chemical energy into kinetic energy in an elasticated sphere manufactured from the vulcanised sap of the South American tree Hevea Brasiliensis. 
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2019, 09:22:01 AM
Verbosity is an underused word.
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: hermes2015 on August 06, 2019, 09:44:52 AM
Are you OK?
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: Tank on August 06, 2019, 12:24:36 PM
Debatable  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 08, 2019, 12:50:58 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 06, 2019, 12:24:36 PM
Debatable  ;)  ;D

Too many random thoughts whirling around in your mind?

TL;DR: Bored? :grin:
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2019, 06:12:56 AM
After due consideration I am now not in a condition of internalised lack of enthusiasm.
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: hermes2015 on August 08, 2019, 08:36:41 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2019, 06:12:56 AM
After due consideration I am now not in a condition of internalised lack of enthusiasm.

That is a reason for a celebration with comestibles.
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2019, 09:02:49 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 08, 2019, 08:36:41 AM
Quote from: Tank on August 08, 2019, 06:12:56 AM
After due consideration I am now not in a condition of internalised lack of enthusiasm.

That is a reason for a celebration with comestibles.

It would appear upon reflection of your observations that you now understand the sesquipedalian nature of this collection of posts. :)
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: hermes2015 on August 08, 2019, 10:24:54 AM
I do not just have a pulchritudinous visage.
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2019, 11:01:04 AM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 08, 2019, 10:24:54 AM
I do not just have a pulchritudinous visage.

I cannot express an opinion as I have never had cause to observe your physiognomy.
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: hermes2015 on August 08, 2019, 11:19:32 AM
Oh, I do enjoy a bit of badinage, or even persiflage, with your good self.
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: Tank on August 08, 2019, 11:29:53 AM
You're getting very close to a tautology there.
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: Bad Penny II on August 08, 2019, 12:41:42 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 08, 2019, 10:24:54 AM
I do not just have a pulchritudinous visage.

Pulchritudinous, not an onomatopoeic choice of word.
Yet pulchritudinous is the right word for his beauty.
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: hermes2015 on August 08, 2019, 01:52:57 PM
Quote from: Bad Penny II on August 08, 2019, 12:41:42 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 08, 2019, 10:24:54 AM
I do not just have a pulchritudinous visage.

Pulchritudinous, not an onomatopoeic choice of word.
Yet pulchritudinous is the right word for his beauty.

Why, thank you, Green (blush, blush.)
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2019, 01:53:08 AM
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Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: hermes2015 on August 09, 2019, 04:50:25 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2019, 01:53:08 AM
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He could just have used plain language and said "Go forth and micturate."
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: Dark Lightning on August 09, 2019, 01:22:05 PM
:lol: I bet they did that before the hightailed it out of there.
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2019, 03:05:57 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 09, 2019, 04:50:25 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2019, 01:53:08 AM
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He could just have used plain language and said "Go forth and micturate."

And now I've learnt an elegantly verbose way of saying 'piss off'! :lol:
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: hermes2015 on August 09, 2019, 04:45:47 PM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2019, 03:05:57 PM
Quote from: hermes2015 on August 09, 2019, 04:50:25 AM
Quote from: xSilverPhinx on August 09, 2019, 01:53:08 AM
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He could just have used plain language and said "Go forth and micturate."

And now I've learnt an elegantly verbose way of saying 'piss off'! :lol:

You may find "Go forth and copulate" quite useful as well. I know I do.
Title: Re: Sesquipedalian
Post by: hermes2015 on August 13, 2019, 05:22:45 AM
I postulate that this article is in harmony with the leitmotif of these magniloquent communiqués.

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/welcome-to-our-boutique-where-nothing-is-called-by-its-real-name?utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_source=nl&utm_brand=tny&utm_mailing=TNY_Humor_081219&utm_medium=email&bxid=5bea0bda2ddf9c72dc8d148c&cndid=50871440&esrc=bounceX&utm_term=TNY_Humor