Meaning Of The Word High-sounding

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high-sounding
You can use high-sounding to describe language and ideas which seem very grand and important, especially when you think they are not really important.

high-sounding in American English
sounding pretentious or impressive
adjective: having an impressive or pretentious sound; grand

high-sounding in British English
adjective

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