high-sounding
high
haɪ
hai
soun
saʊn
sawn
ding
dɪng
ding
British pronunciation
/hˈaɪsˈaʊndɪŋ/

Definition und Bedeutung von „high-sounding“ im Englischen

high-sounding
01

hochtrabend, pompös

using grand or pompous language that seems impressive but may lack substance
example
Beispiele
The professor ’s high-sounding theories sounded impressive, but they were difficult to understand in practical terms.
Die hochtrabenden Theorien des Professors klangen beeindruckend, waren aber in praktischer Hinsicht schwer zu verstehen.
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