HIGH-SOUNDING Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word high-sounding. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for HIGH-SOUNDING
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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) |