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HIGH-SOUNDING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word high-sounding. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word high-sounding. (close relations)
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bombastic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• ostentatiously lofty in style

flowery
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or suggestive of flowers

adjective satellite

• marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details

grandiose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval

• affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty

lofty
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

• of imposing height; especially standing out above others

• having or displaying great dignity or nobility

oratorical
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characteristic of an orator or oratory

ostentatious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• intended to attract notice and impress others

adjective satellite

• (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

pompous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by pomp and ceremony and stately display

adjective satellite

• puffed up with vanity

pretentious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

• intended to attract notice and impress others

adjective satellite

• (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

high-flown
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

• of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

inflated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness

• pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)

Alternatives for BOMBASTIC

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