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[ adjective ] pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
Synonyms Examples "high-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school" "a high-sounding dissertation on the means to attain social revolution" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
Examples "an exalted ideal" "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks "a noble and lofty concept" Related terms |
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