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high-flown

adjective
/ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

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

Synonyms

pretentious, pompous, grandiose, lofty

Antonyms

simple, modest, plain

Collocations

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

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