high-flown
Pronunciation
/hˈaɪflˈoʊn/
British pronunciation
/hˈaɪflˈəʊn/

Definição e significado de "high-flown"em inglês

high-flown
01

empolado, grandiloquente

using elaborate or exaggerated language that often seems pompous or overly grand
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Exemplos
The politician ’s high-flown speech was filled with grandiose promises that felt disconnected from reality.
O discurso pomposo do político estava repleto de promessas grandiosas que pareciam desconectadas da realidade.
Her high-flown rhetoric about achieving world peace was admired by some but criticized for lacking practical details.
Sua retórica elevada sobre alcançar a paz mundial foi admirada por alguns, mas criticada por falta de detalhes práticos.
02

pretensioso, grandiloquente

pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
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