high-flown

Definitions

adj

1

pretentiously eloquent; highly figurative

Red River Settlement is, to use a high-flown expression, an oasis in the desert, and may be likened to a spot upon the moon or a solitary ship upon the ocean. In plain English, it is an isolated settlement on the borders of one of the vast prairies of North America.

2

lofty, extravagant, refined

It seems to me he makes troubles, by expecting every one else to be as quixotic as himself. He is not likely to find high-flown notions among ordinary business men!

Collocations

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ADJ.

likely, many, ordinary

VERB + HIGH-FLOWN

find, use

HIGH-FLOWN + NOUN

expression, ideas, notions, oasis

PREP.

among

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — of high moral or intellectual value

adjective — pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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Red River Settlement is, to use a high-flown expression, an oasis in the desert, and may be likened to a spot upon the moon or a solitary ship upon the ocean. In plain English, it is an isolated settl

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02

It seems to me he makes troubles, by expecting every one else to be as quixotic as himself. He is not likely to find high-flown notions among ordinary business men!

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03

Instead of studying, he thinks of becoming a Hollywood star; he has too many high-flown ideas.

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