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high-flown > 2 senses
ADJECTIVE1high-flown, high-sounding, inflatedPretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
2high-flown, exalted, sublime, grand, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-mindedOf high moral or intellectual value
high-flown > adjective 1
MeaningPretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals).
Examples"high-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school"
Synonymshigh-sounding, inflated
Similar topretentious
Usagecolloquialism
high-flown > adjective 2
MeaningOf high moral or intellectual value. Elevated in nature or style.
Examples"argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks
Synonymsexalted, sublime, grand, high-minded, lofty, rarefied, rarified, idealistic, noble-minded
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