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- Dictionaryhigh-flown/ˌhʌɪˈfləʊn/
adjective
- 1. (especially of language or ideas) extravagant and grand-sounding: "he had other more high-flown artistic notions in mind"
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High-flown means exceedingly or excessively high or favorable, or having an excessively embellished or inflated character. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries of high-flown.
High-flown means showing arrogance and conceit, or intended to impress someone. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences and see synonyms and translations.
High-flown definition: extravagant in aims, pretensions, etc.. See examples of HIGH-FLOWN used in a sentence.
High-flown means very grand, formal, or literary, or extravagant or pretentious in conception or intention. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage with sentences from Collins English Dictionary.
A person is considered high-flown if he tries to sound smarter or fancier than he really is. The adjective high-flown particularly comes in handy when you're describing overblown, pretentious writing.
Definition of high-flown adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
High-flown means showing arrogance and conceit, or trying to impress someone with your language, ideas, or behavior. Learn more about this adjective, its pronunciation, and its synonyms and translations.
