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high-flown
01
using elaborate or exaggerated language that often seems pompous or overly grand
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most high-flown
Comparative
more high-flown
gradable
Examples
The politician’s high-flown speech was filled with grandiose promises that felt disconnected from reality.
02
pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
