high-flown

• Beschreibt eine Sprache oder Ideen, die schwülstig, hochtrabend oder pretentiös wirken; oft übertrieben feierlich oder gekünstelt.

Describes language or ideas that are elaborate, grandiose, or pretentious.

1. Pretentious or grandiloquentC1formal

   Describing language or ideas that are overly elaborate, lofty, or pompous, often to impress others.

   Hochtrabend

   • His high-flown speech about the future impressed no one.
   • She dismissed his high-flown theories as impractical.
   • The article was full of high-flown rhetoric but lacked substance.

   Synonymebombasticfloridflowerygrandiloquentgrandiosehigh-soundinginflatedmagniloquentornateoverblownoverwroughtpompouspretentiousstiltedturgid

   Antonymedown-to-earthhumblemodestnaturalplainspokensimpleunpretentious

2. Elevated or noble in natureC1formal

   Having high moral or intellectual value; refined or exalted in style or ideals.

   Erhaben

   • The poet's high-flown verses celebrated the beauty of nature.
   • He pursued high-flown ideals of justice and equality.
   • Her high-flown ambitions led her to become a respected leader.

   Synonymeelevatedexaltedgrandhigh-mindedloftynoblerefinedsublime

   Antonymebasecommonhumbleignoblelowmeanvulgar