high-flown (1 synonym found)

High-flown has 1 synonym. The top synonyms for high-flown are bombastic. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for high-flown?

A synonym for high-flown is bombastic.

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What does high-flown mean?

(adj): pretentiously eloquent; highly figurative; lofty, extravagant, refined Example: "it seems to me he makes troubles, by expecting every one else to be as quixotic as himself.

Definition of high-flown:

(adj) : pretentiously eloquent; highly figurative; lofty, extravagant, refined
"it seems to me he makes troubles, by expecting every one else to be as quixotic as himself. He is not likely to find high-flown notions among ordinary business men! -- Mrs George de Horne Vaizey, "A Houseful of Girls", 1905"
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Definition of high-flown:

(adj) : pretentiously eloquent; highly figurative; lofty, extravagant, refined
"it seems to me he makes troubles, by expecting every one else to be as quixotic as himself. He is not likely to find high-flown notions among ordinary business men! -- Mrs George de Horne Vaizey, "A Houseful of Girls", 1905"
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