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high-flown

adjective

/ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

Meaning

Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.

The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.

pretentious, pompous, grandiose, lofty

simple, modest, plain

high-flown language, high-flown speech, high-flown rhetoric

extremely ugly or unpleasant

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant

giving physical ease and relaxation; free from stress

not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe

Providing psychological relief through open expression of emotions; also refers to a medicine that c...