Polysyllabic

/ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/

Scrabble:24 ptsWWF:28 pts12 letters
Definition of Polysyllabic

adjective

  1. (of a word) Having more than one syllable; having multiple or many syllables.

    ""Antidisestablishmentarianism" definitely qualifies as a polysyllabic word."

  2. (of spoken or written language) Characterized by or consisting of words having numerous syllables.

    "I have a particularly off-putting predilection for the utilization of ponderously polysyllabic linguistic constructions."

Anagrams of Polysyllabic

No exact anagrams found for "polysyllabic". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Polysyllabic"

Polysyllabic is a 12-letter word that scores 24 points in Scrabble and 28 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Polysyllabic" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "polysyllabic" is a high-scoring word.