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high-flown

UK
/haɪˈfləʊn/
US
/haɪˈfloʊn/

Translations

high-flownadjective
more high-flown
Comp.
most high-flown
Super.
UK
/haɪˈfləʊn/
US
/haɪˈfloʊn/
His high-flown language made the speech difficult to understand.
Его высокопарный язык сделал речь трудной для понимания.
The novel was criticized for its high-flown style.
Роман был раскритикован за свой напыщенный стиль.
Additional translations
высокий
Synonyms
pompous
lofty
exaggerated
overblown
inflated
grandiose
pretentious
Antonyms
humble
lowly
high-flownpast participle
UK
/ˌhaɪˈfləʊn/
US
/ˌhaɪˈfloʊn/
‘High-flown’ originates as the past participle of the verbal phrase ‘fly high’; it functions as a participial adjective.
Synonyms
affected
highfalutin
rhetorical
magniloquent
florid
overblown
high-sounding
elevated
bombastic
flowery
ornate
pretentious
lofty
pompous
grandiose

Definitions

high-flownadjective
Using elaborate or extravagant language; pretentious or grandiose.
The politician's high-flown rhetoric failed to impress the skeptical audience.
Exaggerated or overly ambitious in style or intent.
Her high-flown plans for the project were not feasible given the limited budget.
Archaic. Having actually risen high into the air; lofty or soaring in altitude.
The high-flown eagle vanished against the bright sky.
high-flownpast participle
Having flown high; lofty or soaring, either literally (as of birds) or figuratively (as of ideas or ambitions).
His speech was filled with high-flown ideals that inspired the crowd.
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