The English language is a treasure trove of words that not only sound beautiful but also convey complex, nuanced meanings. You may never have heard of them, let alone be able to pronounce them but ...

Whether it's a job or being with friends, big words aren't always meant to be used in everyday conversation. Even if smart people can throw in complex words to show off their intellect, it's not ...

The big thinkers at Aperture analyze the most complex words in the English language and their meanings.

When I was a kid, I was wrong about so many things. I thought craneflies, or daddy longlegs, were the “most poisonous spider in the world,” but had no way of administering their toxins (wrong on many ...

It’s not uncommon for people to assume the bigger the word, the smarter the person saying it is. Big words have a reputation for being used by only the most intelligent and professional individuals.