释义
[ hahy -flohn ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈhaɪˈfloʊn / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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adjective extravagant in aims, pretensions, etc.
pretentiously lofty; bombastic: We couldn't endure his high-flown oratory.
Origin of high-flown First recorded in 1640–50
SYNONYMS FOR high-flown 2 florid, flowery, magniloquent, grandiloquent.
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Words nearby high-flown high fashion, high fidelity, high finance, high-five, highflier, high-flown , high-flyer, highflying, high frequency, high-fructose corn syrup, high-functioning
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Example sentences from the Web for high-flown Best line: “No amount of straining for high-flown uplift can disguise the fact that The Goldfinch is a turkey.”
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The guy was a state senator from Illinois, not exactly a high-flown position.
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Pamela spoke a language still understood of many, and if she was not romantic or high-flown , there are others like her.
Res Judicat | Augustine Birrell
Mr. Hunt was annoyed with and sorry for the culprit, yet he could not help smiling at this high-flown generosity of confidence.
Lully and Rameau took for their model the high-flown declamation of the tragedy stage of their time.
Musicians of To-Day | Romain Rolland
He needs not high-flown expressions or protestations in order to convince; nor would an oath add authority to his words.
Biographies of Distinguished Scientific Men | Francois Arago
Still the hats and gowns must not be ignored by any high-flown philosophy.
Cupid's Middleman | Edward B. Lent
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British Dictionary definitions for high-flown adjective extravagant or pretentious in conception or intention high-flown ideas
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Words related to high-flown bombastic, elaborate, exaggerated, extravagant, grandiloquent, grandiose, inflated, showy, turgid