High-flown — synonyms, definition

1. high-flown (Adjective)

elevated exalted grand high-minded high-sounding idealistic inflated lofty noble-minded rarefied rarified sublime

high-flown (Adjective) — Pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals). ex. "high-flown talk of preserving the moral tone of the school"

high-flown (Adjective) — Of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style. ex. "argue in terms of high-flown ideals"