Definition of High-flown

1. Adjective. Pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals). "A high-sounding dissertation on the means to attain social revolution"

Exact synonyms: High-sounding, Inflated
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Pretentious

2. Adjective. Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style. "A grand purpose"

Lexicographical Neighbors of High-flown

high-bred
high-bush blueberry
high-calorie diet
high-ceilinged
high-class
high-definition television
high-density lipoprotein
high-egg-passage vaccine
high-energy
high-energy physics
high-energy shock waves
high-fat diet
high-fibre diet
high-fidelity
high-five
high-flown (current term)
high-frequency jet ventilation
high-frequency ventilation
high-grade
high-handed
high-handedly
high-hat cymbal
high-hearted
high-hoe
high-holder
high-keyed
high-kV technique
high-level
high-level formatting
high-level language

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