HyperDic: high-flown

English > 2 senses of the word high-flown:
ADJECTIVEallhigh-flown, high-sounding, inflatedpretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
allhigh-flown, exalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-mindedof high moral or intellectual value
English > high-flown: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningpretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals).
Example"high-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school"
Synonymshigh-sounding, inflated
Broaderpretentiousmaking claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
Spanishexagerado
English > high-flown: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningOf high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style.
Example "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks
Synonymsexalted, elevated, sublime, grand, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded
BroadernobleHaving or showing or indicative of high or elevated character
Spanishelevado, noble, sublime
Catalanelevat, noble

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