Lex`i·phan'ic (lĕks`ĭ*făn'ĭk) adjective [ Greek lexifa`nis a phrase monger; le`xis speech + fai`nein to show.] Using, or interlarded with, pretentious words; bombastic; as, a lexiphanic writer or speaker; lexiphanic writing. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/L/35